App Update Required message when launching Bridge on macOS 27

Last updated on Jul 27, 2026

Learn how to fix the App Update required message in Adobe Bridge.

Note

Adobe Bridge is unaffected by the App Update Required message. It occurs because Adobe Photo Downloader, a component installed with Bridge, hasn't yet been updated to support macOS 28.

Issue

Adobe Photo Downloader, a component of Bridge, isn't compatible with macOS 28 because it is currently an Intel-only (x86_64) binary and does not meet the Universal binary requirement.

Workaround

  • No action is required. You can safely dismiss the alert and continue using Bridge and Adobe Photo Downloader as normal.
  • Bridge will soon update Adobe Photo Downloader to a Universal binary. The update will be released before macOS 28 general availability.
  • Keep Bridge up to date to receive the Universal version of Adobe Photo Downloader as soon as it’s available.