ZXP Magic
Free & Open Source

The fastest way toInstall Extensionsfor Adobe apps.

Drag & drop ZXP files, browse your extension library, and toggle debug mode — all without touching the command line.

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Windows 10/11 · macOS 12+ · Free forever

Features

Everything you need,
nothing you don't.

Drag & Drop Install

Drop any .zxp or .zxpinstall file onto the app. No terminal, no ZXPInstaller, no hassle.

Extension Library

See every installed extension in one clean list — name, version, author, and compatible apps.

One-Click Remove

Uninstall any extension instantly without hunting through AppData or Program Files.

Multi-folder Scan

Reads both user-level and system-level CEP folders, so you never miss an installed extension.

CEP Debug Mode

Enable unsigned extensions in Adobe apps with a single toggle — no registry editing required.

Extension Details

View version, author, CEP version, description, and all compatible Adobe apps at a glance.

How it works

Up and running in 30 seconds.

1

Download & Install

Grab the installer for your platform. A standard install wizard, nothing unusual.

2

Drop Your ZXP

Drag a .zxp file onto the app window, or use the file picker. Installation takes seconds.

3

Manage Your Library

Browse, inspect, and remove extensions from a clean interface. Always up to date.

Usage Guide

Common tasks, explained.

Installing an Extension

  1. 1Download a .zxp or .zxpinstall file from the extension's website.
  2. 2Open ZXP Magic and switch to the Install tab.
  3. 3Drag the file onto the drop zone — or click to browse.
  4. 4The extension is extracted to the CEP folder automatically.
  5. 5Restart your Adobe app to load the new extension.

Removing an Extension

  1. 1Go to the Library tab to see all installed extensions.
  2. 2Hover over an extension card — a Remove button appears.
  3. 3Or open the detail panel and click Remove Extension.
  4. 4Restart your Adobe app for the change to take effect.

CEP Debug Mode

  1. 1Go to Settings in ZXP Magic.
  2. 2Toggle on CEP Debug Mode.
  3. 3Adobe apps will now load unsigned (developer) extensions.
  4. 4Disable when done to restore normal security.

Extension Folders

  1. 1ZXP Magic reads user-level (%APPDATA%\Adobe\CEP\extensions) and system-level (Program Files) folders.
  2. 2New installs always go to the user-level folder — no admin rights needed.
  3. 3System-level extensions are shown as read-only.
  4. 4Click 'Open Folder' in Settings to jump to the user CEP folder.

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