Adobe apps compatibility with macOS

Last updated on Nov 26, 2025

Learn which Adobe apps are compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe, macOS 15 Sequoia, and macOS 14 Sonoma.

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The information in each table shows the Adobe apps that are confirmed to be compatible with macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma, respectively. Check your app’s technical requirements for the latest information on compatibility.

Apps compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe

Adobe app	Compatible versions	Known compatibility issues
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard 2020
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard 2024
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Captivate	13.0
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app
Adobe Elements
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InCopy
Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign Server
Adobe Lightroom	9.0
Adobe Lightroom Classic	15.0
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Photoshop	27.0
Adobe Premiere Pro

Apps compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia

Adobe app	Compatible versions	Known compatibility issues
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard	24.003.20121
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard 2020	20.005.30710
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard 2024	24.001.30193
Adobe After Effects	24.6.2 and later	App prompts for permission before launching video apps.
Adobe Audition	25.0 and later	App prompts for permission before launching video apps.
Adobe Bridge	14.0 and later
Adobe Captivate	13.0 and 12.5
Adobe Character Animator	24.0 and later	App prompts for permission before launching video apps.
Adobe ColdFusion	2025
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app	6.4
Adobe Elements	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 Adobe Premiere Elements 2025
Adobe Illustrator	28.6 and later
Adobe InCopy	19.5 and later
Adobe InDesign	19.5 and later
Adobe InDesign Server	19.5 and later
Adobe Lightroom	8.0
Adobe Lightroom Classic	14.0	Tethered capture using Canon cameras doesn’t work on Lightroom Classic 13.5.1.
Adobe Media Encoder	24.6 and later	App prompts for permission before launching video apps.
Adobe Photoshop	25.12
Adobe Premiere Pro	24.0 and later	App prompts for permission before launching video apps.

Apps compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma

Adobe app	Compatible versions	Known compatibility issues
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard	2023 2020
Adobe After Effects	24.0.3 and later	Learn about the known issues and limitations.
Adobe Bridge	14.0 and later	Learn more about the known issues and limitations.
Adobe Captivate	12.5 and 12.4
Adobe ColdFusion	2025 and 2023
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app	6.0 and later
Adobe Elements	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 and 2024 Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 and 2024
Adobe InCopy	19.0 or later
Adobe InDesign	19.0 and later	Issue: The screen turns white when trying to marquee select objects on the layout or select text with the Text tool in CPU Preview and Overprint Preview modes. Solution: Update to macOS Sonoma 14.3.
Adobe Lightroom	7.0	Learn more about compatibility, known issues, and workarounds.
Adobe Lightroom Classic	13.0	Learn more about compatibility, known issues, and workarounds.
Adobe Media Encoder	24.0 and later
Adobe Photoshop	24.7.1 and 25.0
Adobe Premiere Pro	24.0 and later	Learn about the known issues and limitations.

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