Users who download Adobe-Premiere-Pro-2022-22.6.2.dmg from unauthorized sources report:

One real-world example: In 2022, a fake Premiere Pro 22.6.2 DMG distributed via YouTube tutorials installed the “ThiefQuest” ransomware on macOS, demanding Bitcoin to unlock video projects.

If you already have Premiere Pro 2022 installed, you don’t need a DMG file. Simply open Creative Cloud Desktop, go to Updates > find Premiere Pro > click Update next to version 22.6.2. This is safer and preserves your preferences.

Adobe released Premiere Pro 22.6.2 in August 2022. Key improvements included:

This version was superseded by Premiere Pro 2023 (v23.x), but many users still prefer 22.6.2 for its stability on older Mac hardware.

Assuming you have a genuine Adobe-Premiere-Pro-2022-22.6.2.dmg:

Troubleshooting: