Adobe InDesign and InCopy 22.0 now run natively on Windows on ARM (Snapdragon X)

Starting with version 22.0, InDesign and InCopy offer native support for Windows on ARM (ARM64). They run directly on Windows devices with Snapdragon X Series ARM-based processors. No emulation in between. 

Minimum system requirements (version 22.0 and later)

• Processor: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 (up to 3.4 GHz, 12 cores), with Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) support
• Graphics: Snapdragon X Elite Qualcomm Adreno
• Operating system: Windows 11 version 24H2 (26100.7623) or later

Importing HEIC/HEIF files

To import HEIC/HEIF files on Windows, you need both Microsoft extensions installed: HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions.

Troubleshooting: startup error 0xc0000142

If InDesign or InCopy shows startup error 0xc0000142 on a Windows on ARM device, update Windows 11 to the latest version. The minimum supported versions for InDesign and InCopy 22.0 and later are Windows 11 24H2 (26100.7623) and 25H2 (26200.7623).

Current limitation: plug-ins and extensions

Extensions and plug-ins aren’t currently supported on Windows on ARM. As a result, the Plugins tab under Stock & Marketplace doesn’t appear in the Creative Cloud Desktop app on these devices.

For more information on Windows for ARM support, click here. 

Frequently asked questions

• Which InDesign and InCopy versions support Windows on ARM?
  Version 22.0 and later.
• What does native support mean?
  The apps run directly on ARM64 processors instead of through emulation.
• Which Windows version do I need?
  Windows 11 24H2 (26100.7623) or later for version 22.0 and later.
• Why can’t I see the Plugins tab in Creative Cloud Desktop?
  Plug-ins and extensions aren’t currently supported on Windows on ARM, so the tab doesn’t appear on these devices.

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