Adobe apps compatibility with macOS

Last updated on May 28, 2025

Learn which Adobe apps are compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 14 Sonoma, and macOS 13 Ventura.

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

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If you encounter issues with your apps and macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 14 Sonoma, or macOS 13 Ventura, you can report them and share other feedback in the Adobe Support Community.

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	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.

Apps compatible with macOS 13 Ventura

Adobe app	Compatible versions	Known compatibility issues
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard	Acrobat Pro and Acrobat Standard Acrobat Pro 2020 and Acrobat Standard 2020	Learn how to fix issues for Acrobat Refresh Manager.
Adobe After Effects	23.0	Issue: Your fonts don't sync when you open the project. The Text Layer uses a default font (looks like Helvetica in the Comp Viewer). In the Character panel, the required font is displayed in brackets–for example (Permanent Marker). Solution: Open the Creative Cloud desktop app to ensure it's running. Then, go back to After Effects and wait for a few minutes for your fonts to sync. Issue: The Save As window closes when you press an arrow key. Solution: We are working toward fixing this issue. In the meantime, avoid pressing the arrow key when saving a project.
Adobe Audition	22.0 and 23.0
Adobe Bridge	13.0	Learn about the known issues in Bridge.
Adobe Captivate	2025, 2023, and 2021
Adobe Character Animator	23.0
Adobe ColdFusion	2025, 2023, and 2021
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app	5.9 and later	Issue: If you turn off the Adobe Creative Cloud login item in macOS 13 Ventura, it will disrupt the functioning of some features (such as font sync, notifications, and auto-updates) in the Creative Cloud desktop app. Solution: In your Mac's System Settings, turn on the Adobe Creative Cloud login item.
Adobe Elements apps	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 Adobe Premiere Elements 2023	Learn about using Elements 2023 on macOS Ventura (13.0).
Adobe Illustrator	27.0
Adobe InCopy	18.0
Adobe InDesign	18.0
Adobe Lightroom	6.0
Adobe Lightroom Classic	12.0	Learn about the known issues in Lightroom Classic.
Adobe Photoshop	24.0	Learn about the known issues in Photoshop.
Adobe Premiere Pro	23.0	Issue: The MOGRT gets applied, but the font stops syncing because Creative Cloud login items are disabled. Solution: Open the Creative Cloud desktop app to make sure it's running. Then, go back to Premiere Pro and wait for a few minutes for your fonts to sync. Issue: The Save As window closes automatically when you press an arrow key. Solution: We are working toward fixing this issue. In the meantime, avoid pressing the arrow key when saving a project.
Adobe XD	55.0	Learn about the known issues in Adobe XD.

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