First, let's look at how to download Adobe Reader (macOS 10.15) on Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, followed by Safari and then Firefox. On your Mac, open up a Chrome window or a new tab and go to the official Adobe download page for the Reader app for Mac. On this page, you'll see a download link along with the size of the download. Oct 17, 2019 This article explains how you can completely remove Adobe Flash Player from your Mac. If your Mac is running Mac OS X. If you are using Safari, you can.
Most current releases of Adobe apps are compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15.
Can I use my Adobe apps in macOS Catalina 10.15?
We've updated most current apps to 64-bit architecture. The following versions work in Catalina, but have these known issues.
Adobe app | Version(s) compatible with Catalina |
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Adobe Creative Cloud apps | 2021 2020 |
Acrobat Pro DC, Acrobat Standard DC | 2019 and later (subscription or non-subscription) |
Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017, Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017 | 2017 |
Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020, Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 | 2020 |
Adobe Connect | 11.2, 11 |
Adobe Digital Editions | 4.5 |
Adobe Photoshop Elements | 2021 2020 |
Adobe Premiere Elements | 2021 2020 |
Most older Adobe apps were created using 32-bit architecture and do not work in Catalina. We have no plans to update apps that we no longer support or develop. The following table lists some common 32-bit Adobe apps that are not compatible with Catalina. (It is not a comprehensive list of all older 32-bit Adobe apps.) Vivaldi composer bio.
Adobe Product | Status and alternatives |
Creative Cloud apps – 2018 release and earlier | No updates planned. We recommend that you upgrade to the latest release of Creative Cloud apps. |
Adobe Captivate | Update scheduled end of 2019 |
Creative Suite apps | No updates planned. We recommend that you upgrade to Creative Cloud. |
Fuse | No updates planned. Find free characters on Mixamo. |
Adobe Presenter Video Express | No updates planned. We recommend moving to Adobe Captivate. |
SpeedGrade | No updates planned. Certain features have been integrated into Premiere Pro, which is 64-bit compliant. |
Adobe Flash Safari Mac 10.15
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Uninstall 32-bit apps before upgrading to Catalina
Before you upgrade to Catalina, we recommend that you uninstall your 32-bit Adobe apps. Older uninstallers are also 32-bit apps and don't work in Catalina.
Adobe Flash Safari Download
If you already upgraded to Catalina, you can use the Creative Cloud Cleaner tool to uninstall older versions of Creative Cloud apps.
![Adobe Flash Safari Mac 10.15 Adobe Flash Safari Mac 10.15](/uploads/1/1/8/2/118237512/576849445.jpg)
If you've kept Acrobat DC or Creative Cloud apps up to date, they are already 64-bit compliant.
You can update your apps using the Creative Cloud desktop app. See how to update your apps to the latest versions.
Are there issues using current Adobe apps in Catalina?
See the following documents for known issues with Adobe apps and macOS Catalina:
- Enterprise: Known issues with Creative Cloud packages on macOS Catalina