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Download your Studio Essentials Trial

Studio Essentials has all the tools you need to create cartons, bottles, trays and displays with stunning artwork and special materials and finishing. You’re able to share your packaging as packshots, or even in augmented reality.

Studio Essentials contains the following Esko tools: Designer, Toolkit for Boxes, Toolkit for Labels, and Visualizer.

Follow the simple steps below to start your 30-day trial, and use our learning resources to become productive right away.


1 Download your Studio Essentials trial

Start by downloading your Studio Essentials trial software. It is available for both Windows and macOS.

Download for Mac
Download for Windows
2 Install the software and start your trial

Once the installer has been downloaded:

  1. Quit Adobe® Illustrator®.
  2. Double-click the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. In the installer the Trial Assistant will ask for your credentials, enter the Esko ID and password that you used to download the software.
  4. Once you have signed in, your trial starts.
  5. Restart your computer if the installation prompts you to do so.
  6. Start Adobe® Illustrator®

That's it. You're all set to start using your trial software!

Get Started with Studio Essentials

FAQ on how to start a trial

  • Take a look at our FAQ on how to start a trial before you get started!

System Requirements

Studio Essentials Documentation

Studio Essentials Training

  • Click on the 'Studio Getting Started' banner to the left to get started.