Fixing Adobe Application Manager 64-Bit Compatibility on macOS
Question details
The user is seeking information on when the Adobe Application Manager will transition from a 32-bit application to fully support 64-bit macOS architectures.
- Product
- Adobe Application Manager / Creative Cloud
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Upgrading to a newer version of macOS and encountering warnings that the 32-bit Adobe Application Manager will no longer be compatible.
- Observed behavior
- The operating system displays a compatibility warning for 32-bit apps, prompting the need for a 64-bit Adobe update to maintain functionality.
Verify your current macOS version by clicking the Apple menu and selecting 'About This Mac', and ensure your Mac is connected to the internet to download required software updates.
Update Creative Cloud and Adobe Applications
Updating to the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud ensures that all components, including the application manager, are utilizing the supported 64-bit architecture required by newer macOS versions.
Apple dropped support for 32-bit applications entirely with the release of macOS 10.15 Catalina. To maintain access to your Adobe software, all background components and main applications must be updated by Adobe to 64-bit versions.
Open the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application on your Mac from the Applications folder or the menu bar.
Navigate to the 'Updates' tab in the left sidebar of the Creative Cloud app. Click the 'Check for updates' button in the upper right corner to force a refresh.
Click 'Update All' or select the individual 'Update' buttons next to your installed apps and core Creative Cloud components to install the latest 64-bit versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get an 'App is not optimized for your Mac' message?
This alert appears on macOS High Sierra and Mojave when you launch a 32-bit application. It is a proactive warning from Apple indicating that the app will not work on future macOS releases unless the developer releases a 64-bit update.
Will my older Adobe CS6 applications work on macOS Catalina or newer?
No. Adobe CS6 and other older perpetual license applications rely on 32-bit architecture and are completely unsupported on macOS 10.15 Catalina, Big Sur, and newer. You must upgrade to modern 64-bit apps or seek alternative software.
How can I check which of my Mac apps are still 32-bit?
Click the Apple menu > About This Mac > System Report. Scroll down the left pane to 'Software', click 'Applications', and look at the '64-Bit (Intel)' column in the main window. Any application marked 'No' is 32-bit and will require an update.
