This document contains details about Adobe Connect Application version 2025.8, including release dates, issues resolved, and improvements.
Overview
Adobe Connect application version 2025.8 is an optional update for macOS and Windows users with fixes to a few known issues.
This update is backwards compatible with all Adobe Connect 10.x, 11.x and 12.x accounts.
Release date
| Application | Release Date |
|---|---|
Adobe Connect Application version 2025.8.157 for macOS |
25th Aug, 2025 |
Adobe Connect Application version 2025.8.189 for Windows |
9th Sep, 2025 |
The application is available from the Adobe Connect Downloads and Updates page.
What's new in Adobe Connect Application 2025.8
Enhanced Screen Sharing with Chromium Framework
The app now leverages the Chromium framework for screen sharing, replacing the previous native OS (for both macOS and Windows) based implementation. This change brings notable performance improvements, offering a smoother and more reliable screen sharing experience.
Key Changes:
Application Sharing Deprecated
Previously, users could restrict sharing to all windows of a specific application. For example, sharing only the Excel application and switching between open workbooks. This feature is no longer available. Users can continue to share either:
- Share a specific window, such as an individual Excel workbook
- Share their entire screen
Updated Behavior for Admin-Controlled Restrictions
- Window Sharing: Applications blocked by administrators (as configured in Connect Central Admin – Compliance and Control settings) will not be available for selection.
- Full Screen Sharing: Blocked applications will no longer be redacted with a black overlay. They will appear as-is when sharing the entire screen.
Issues resolved with this version
Platform |
Issue Tracking Number |
Issue Description |
|---|---|---|
| macOS |
4163532 | Resolved an issue where the “Grant mic access” button was partially hidden in the microphone access popup during screen sharing. |
| macOS | 4162269, 4166584 | Fixed a stability issue that occasionally caused the app to crash. |
| Windows | 4158548 | Updated the desktop app log file location. Logs will now be saved in a dedicated folder: /Documents/ConnectCefAppLogs. |
| Windows | 4158769 | Fixed a bug that caused phantom popups related to the Adobe Connect background process. This process facilitates the transition of browser-launched sessions to the desktop application. |
| Windows | 4166407 | Fixed a potential deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability |
| Windows | 4167709 | Addressed a crash that occurred when initiating screen sharing in on-premise environments. |
For the latest system requirements, see the Adobe Connect Technical Specifications page.
