The transition to supporting Windows on Arm has been a remarkable success this year. Despite previous failed attempts, Microsoft’s dedicated efforts have successfully brought developers on board, particularly in support of Copilot+ PCs. This has led to a near-seamless experience for users, allowing them to enjoy almost all the apps they use on traditional PCs. However, a significant gap remains in the ecosystem, beyond the known challenges of gaming. The issue lies with the Adobe suite, specifically Premiere Pro. While Adobe has successfully ported many of its popular apps, including Photoshop and Lightroom, to support Arm, reports suggest that Photoshop still suffers from bugs. Other popular apps, like Acrobat, function seamlessly through emulation. However, video editing remains a stumbling block. Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder are currently unsupported by Adobe on Snapdragon X chips. This is evident in the inability to run the Pugetbench Premiere Pro test on Snapdragon X laptops. Thankfully, Adobe has confirmed that they are actively working on bringing Premiere Pro to Arm. Initially slated for release in July, the update has been delayed, leaving users eager for its arrival. On a positive note, Adobe recently introduced beta versions of Illustrator and InDesign for Arm, showcasing their commitment to supporting the platform. Adobe’s stated goal has always been to offer their entire app lineup for Snapdragon X chips, and the momentum is clearly in their favor. Many other significant apps, such as Slack, Google Chrome, and DaVinci Resolve, now run natively on Arm, making it only a matter of time before Premiere Pro joins the ranks. The question remains: how long exactly will users have to wait?
Adobe Premiere Pro Still Missing on Arm PCs, Despite Progress in Other Apps
