Adobe has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience for Windows on Arm devices, particularly for those equipped with Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors. The company has launched native ARM64 versions of its flagship creative applications—Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder—now available in public preview. This development is particularly noteworthy as many users have expressed frustration over the limited app compatibility on Arm-based systems.
Arm-native, with limits
While the introduction of Adobe’s creative suite to the Arm ecosystem is a welcome advancement, it does come with certain limitations. Users of these applications should be aware that some features will not be available in the native Arm versions, even after the beta testing phase concludes. For instance, Premiere Pro will not support:
- Loudness Radar effect (replaced by Loudness Meter)
- Export to Wraptor DCP
- Import and export of the GoPro CineForm codec
- Export to the P2 Movie format
These restrictions will persist even as Adobe continues to refine its offerings. However, the company has indicated that support for third-party extensions, ProRes, and additional formats will be integrated into the Arm-native version of Premiere Pro in future updates. Similarly, raw video files from various devices will not be supported until later releases.
Audition mirrors this scenario, lacking support for the GoPro CineForm codec and Loudness Radar effect, even in its final iteration. Future updates are expected to enhance the application with additional formats and third-party extensions.
Media Encoder will also face similar limitations, with the absence of the Loudness Radar effect, Export to Wraptor DCP, GoPro CineForm, and P2 Movie format in its Arm-native version. However, like its counterparts, it will eventually support third-party applications and additional formats.
On a more positive note, After Effects appears to be an exception, as Adobe has not listed any unavailable features for its Arm-native version. While the company has outlined enhancements that will roll out in the future, users can look forward to a more robust experience without the current limitations seen in other applications.
As Adobe continues to expand its support for Windows on Arm, the creative community can anticipate a more seamless integration of its tools, ultimately enhancing productivity and creativity across the board.
