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 Already using Substance 3D materials in After Effects?Now you can take them even further - with built-in displacement support, allowing your surfaces to have real depth, not just texture. What can you do with it? Add true surface depth using displacement maps from Substance materials Go beyond flat textures with physically richer details Enhance realism with materials that now affect both appearance and geometry  Put it to use in your workflow Create realistic surfaces (brick, fabric, terrain) Add depth to product renders Build stylized, abstract looks with exaggerated displacement How to use it (GIF) Apply an SBSAR material to your 3D layer Go to Material Properties Enable or adjust Displacement / Height settings Tweak intensity and scale based on your scene    Pro tipsStart subtle—small displacement values often look more realistic Use good lighting to enhance depth and shadows Combine with camera movement to make displacement more noticeable Great for close-up shots where surface detail matters most  Have you tried displacement with your materials yet? Where do you see this making the biggest impact?Share your thoughts—or your renders—below!

Welcome to a new Cross-Product Creative Challenge! Thanks to everyone who participated in the movie poster challenge with such great creations. This time we’re switching from action movies to fashion.(Note: This is not a prompt challenge. There are other challenges for that.) The Challenge: Design a high-fashion magazine ad for wealthy, non-alien animals—any creature will do, so long as it lives on Earth. Start in Firefly, Boards, Express, or Photoshop, but DO NOT stop at a prompt. There are quality details (lighting, contrast, composition) and content details you will have to get right.Guidelines:A prompt is not enough. Layer your assets and refine your composition. Treat Firefly and partner models as collaborators. Use prompts to generate assets you can put together in an ad. Think like an art director. What’s the story here? Who is the audience and what is the marketing message?It’s a Cross-Product Challenge! Use Photoshop, Illustrator, Substance, Adobe Express, Fresco—whatever tools will help you build the scene.Share your process:Tell us how you created it. What tools did you use? How did you refine your idea? What choices did you make?This one started life as an idea: What would it be like if camels had a beauty industry, fashion magazines, cosmetic brands? The starting point was to ask Nano Banana Pro, “Create a name and logo for a luxury hair and cosmetic brand for ultra-rich camels.” It came up with the brand name, a starting point for a logo, and some ideas for specific cosmetics. Mirabelle started as a Firefly 5 prompt: “A high-end magazine glamor photograph of an anthropomorphized young female camel with immaculately groomed hair and cosmetics, long eyelashes, in a luxurious beauty salon for camels.”The ad copy and overall look are modeled on old cosmetic ads featuring different movie stars, particularly a Revlon mascara ad with Emma Stone. Mirabelle went through several iterations to get the look, the hair, and (for this ad) the eyelashes right. The eyelash extender is one of several cosmetic items I made in collaboration with Nano Banana that will get their own ads.In Photoshop, I made an image large enough for a magazine page at 300 ppi and generated an exotic “Arabian palace” spa for a background. “Select Subject” pulled Mirabelle out of her original image on Firefly Boards. Photoshop is also where the product image and the logo were refined.Final assembly and layout is in InDesign, where the background image gets a color tint eyedroppered from the silk scarf, and the product is layered by using “Object Layer Options” on two instances of the product Photoshop file.I’m encouraging everyone to approach this like you would a real client project. Composition, colors, copy, image quality should be appropriate for a high-end publication. Even if you don’t do this kind of work for a living, or very often, it’s great practice in getting the different tools to work together. Above all, have fun with it! 

Beta versions of Premiere, After Effects, and Media Encoder now provide better support for ProRes RAW. Via Effects Control > Source,  it is now possible to modify the attributes of a ProRes RAW file, including:Processing method ISO Exposure bias Color temperature Raw to log optionsProRes RAW support is available for all ProRes RAW files, including those recorded in-camera (e.g., iPhone 17 Pro, Nikon ZR), and those recorded by external recording devices from Atomos (e.g., Ninja, Shogun).ProRes RAW plugins are supported. These plug-ins enable camera manufacturers to provide their own custom processing pipeline, bypassing the default ProRes RAW pipeline. Two ProRes RAW plug-ins are currently available: iPhone 17 Pro - Pro Video Formats 3.1 (macOS only) Canon (ProRes RAW recorded using Atomos recorders) - Canon Plugin 1.2.0 for ProRes RAW (macOS only)Note: ProRes RAW support in our current, shipping Windows products relies upon installation of Apple’s Apple ProRes RAW for Windows 1.3 package. This is not needed for the updated ProRes RAW support now in beta and will not be needed when the updated ProRes RAW support is released later this year.  We’d love to get your feedback on ProRes RAW support! Please let us know if you have questions or comments.

Illustrator is full of tool pairs that seem to do the same thing, until you actually use them. Pick the wrong one and you'll spend ten minutes wondering why your shape won't behave. Pick the right one and the work feels effortless.We've put together three short videos that break down the most commonly confused tool pairs in Illustrator, so you can stop guessing and start choosing with intent. Eyedropper vs. Color Picker — Both deal with color. Only one copies it.​​​​​​The Eyedropper samples the fill, stroke, and appearance attributes already living in your artwork with a single click. The Color Picker lets you build a color from scratch using sliders, numeric values, or the color field. One copies what exists, the other creates what you want. Knowing which is which saves real time when you're matching styles or designing from a brand palette.Knife vs. Scissors — Two ways to cut, two very different results.The Knife slices through shapes freehand — drag across an object and Illustrator splits it into independent pieces wherever your blade went. The Scissors work at anchor points, giving you a clean, precise cut exactly where you click. Knife is for expressive, flowing cuts. Scissors are for controlled, deliberate ones.Anchor Point Tool vs. Smooth Tool — Reshape with precision or refine with flow.The Anchor Point tool changes the structure of a path, converting corners to curves (and back) and giving you control over individual handles. The Smooth tool refines an existing path by reducing anchor points and easing out sharp variations as you draw over it. Use the first for structural edits, the second for visual polish. Share Your FeedbackWhich pair trips you up the most? Drop a comment and let us know — and if there's another Illustrator tool pairing you'd like us to break down next, we're listening. If you found this post helpful, click 👍 Like. Use ⭐ Subscribe to stay informed about future updates.You may also share this post with others who might benefit from these enhancements.

  We Want Your Feedback on PDF Spaces Have you used PDF Spaces in Acrobat, or are you still exploring it? We’d love to hear from you. Your feedback will help us better understand awareness, usage, and opportunities to improve the experience. Take our quick 5–7-minute survey and share your thoughts through the Survey Link, or scan the QR Code below.Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information at the end. Thank you for helping us make Acrobat even better for you.  

Applies to: Firefly for Creative Cloud for Teams TL;DR:Three new Firefly Creator offers for teams: Firefly - Pro (4,000 credits), Pro Plus (10,000 credits), and Premium (50,000 credits). Go from text prompts to polished, business-ready images, graphics, and videos using Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express Premium, and Photoshop. No full Creative Cloud plan needed. Add a plan from the Admin Console by selecting Buy more.Firefly Creator for teams is an AI-first creative toolkit built for small teams and businesses to go from idea to polished, business-ready visuals faster, without needing a full Creative Cloud plan.How to add a Firefly Creator plan for my team?On the Overview page in the Admin Console, select Buy more and add one of the Firefly plans below. Plan Generative AI feature type access Monthly generative credits Firefly Pro for teams Standard and Premium 4,000 for premium generations Unlimited access to standard generations Firefly Pro Plus for teams Standard and Premium 10,000 for premium generations Unlimited access to standard generations Firefly Premium for teams Standard and Premium 50,000 for premium generations Unlimited access to standard generations  Why should teams use Firefly?Create faster with AI-guided tools: Turn text prompts into images, graphics, and videos in seconds using Adobe Firefly, then refine or remix using Adobe Express Premium or Photoshop on web and mobile. High-resolution assets suitable for commercial use: Produce high-quality visuals that are ready to publish across channels without relying on agencies or advanced design skills. Reduce tool sprawl and save time: Replace multiple generative AI and design tools with a single creative workspace that supports ideation, creation, and lightweight production. Built for teams and business use: Firefly for teams includes commercially safe AI, shared assets, and Admin Console controls to manage seats as your team grows. Note: Generative credit consumption depends on the feature used (such as image or video generation) and subscription type. See Generative credits and Adobe Firefly for details. Trying it out with your team? Tell us how it's going - what are you creating, and what would make it better?Drop it in the thread, the team is reading. Quick LinksFor more details, visit: Adobe Firefly FAQ Generative Credits FAQ Firefly Standard and Firefly Pro plans — Generative Credits Firefly technical requirementsWas this helpful? Click the Like icon below, it helps us know what's working.More questions? Start a conversation | Catch up on all updates: ICYMI

Color Mode is now in public beta, and your feedback is going to shape what it looks like at GA.If you've spent time in it, we want to know what's working, and what you wish existed. The survey only takes a minute and goes directly to the team building Color Mode. Thank you, and happy editing. Fill it out here →

Acrobat Express is the latest offer plan for AI-powered document insights, information sharing, and content creation. Acrobat Express is a new offering that brings AI-powered document insights, content generation, and information sharing, all in one place. Gain clarity quickly with AI.Generate summaries and answers to your questions linked directly to their sources. You can even turn files into AI-generated summaries and podcast-style overviews. Share PDFs as interactive experiences. Turn multiple docs into a PDF Space that guides recipients through your content with a summary, audio overview, your brand, and a custom AI Assistant. Learn more in this post.  Transform documents into polished content. Generate on-brand presentations and podcasts from your files that are ready to share in minutes. No design experience needed. Turn your ideas into standout designs. Create branded social posts, flyers, images, and more with customizable templates. Easily edit and resize your content for any channel to market your business. To learn more, see this Adobe article: Overview of Acrobat Express home 📌 See it in action: Explore and compare the Acrobat plans to find the experience that works best for you. Not sure which features matter most for your workflow? Tell us what you create or manage most often in the comments. 👇 Community Resources:The New Standard for Document Sharing: PDF Spaces​​​​Edit PDFs using Acrobat for WhatsApp 

Have you tried Rotate Object in Photoshop 27.6 yet? If not, give it a try. It can turn flat pixel layers into rotatable 3D objects, right on your canvas. Getting Started Instead of imagining how an object might look from another perspective, you can now actually rotate it. Select a pixel layer or Smart Object, choose Rotate Object, and drag directly on the canvas to explore different angles, tilts, and orientations. Photoshop gives you a live, low‑resolution preview while you rotate, then renders the final result in full resolution when you’re done.This makes it easier to fine‑tune perspective without rebuilding your composition or duplicating layers, and because the rotation stays editable, you can always come back and adjust later. Here is a quick tutorial demonstrating the feature.  Where this really shinesProduct mockups: Test multiple viewing angles without re‑creating assets Concept art & illustrations: Quickly explore depth and form Social & marketing visuals: Add subtle perspective shifts that make designs feel more dynamic Creative exploration: Rotate, tilt, refine, without committing too earlyPro tip: Shape and Type layers need to be rasterized first, but once they’re pixel layers, you’re free to rotate and refine as much as you like using on‑canvas controls or precise values in the Properties panel. Join the conversationWhat are you excited to rotate first, products, characters, or something unexpected? Drop your experiments, tips, or questions below, and let’s explore this new dimension together.

About this articleRead time: ~3 minutesPublished: May 12, 2026   TL;DR: AI Assistant in Adobe Scan is a generative AI feature in the Adobe Scan Android app that lets you ask questions about any scanned document by voice or text and get answers with citations. Think receipts, forms, handwritten notes, multi-page contracts: scan it, ask it, done.Ever scanned a 12-page rental agreement and spent 20 minutes hunting for the security deposit clause? That's exactly what AI Assistant in Adobe Scan is built for : you scan, you ask “what’s the deposit amount?” and it answers with citations pointing to the source. It’s not a new app, but a generative AI layer baked into the Adobe Scan mobile app you already use. The unique bit: AI Assistant only reasons over your scanned document and shows numbered citations pointing back to the exact section, so you can verify before you trust. What is AI Assistant in Adobe Scan?AI Assistant in Adobe Scan is a generative AI feature in the Android app that lets you ask questions about scanned documents via voice or text, returning answers with cited sources from the scan. It works across receipts, forms, handwritten notes, and multi-page docs. For more information, check: Adobe's official documentation How does AI Assistant in Adobe Scan work?Open or capture a scan. Select an existing scan, capture a new one, or import an image from your gallery. Tap the AI Assistant icon. Launch it from the Home screen or overflow menu, no settings required. Ask your question, voice or text. Pick a suggested prompt, type your own, or tap the mic for hands-free input. Review the answer with citations. Tap any numbered citation to jump to the source, or use the speaker, copy, and Options menu for more controls.You can minimize the panel while it’s generating and keep scrolling the document, handy on longer scans. Learn moreUse AI Assistant in Adobe Scan Generate summary in Adobe Scan Generative AI features in Acrobat mobile for what’s possible once your scan becomes a PDFOver to youIf you’ve used AI Assistant on a receipt, an invoice, or that one form your bank refuses to email, what worked? What didn’t? Share your story and drop your real-world prompts in replies.

Hey all!Illustrator 30.4 introduces powerful new AI-driven workflows and typography enhancements to help you create faster and with greater precision. This release includes Generative Expand for images, one-click background removal, editable generated text in vector graphics, enhanced style reference support in Text to Vector Graphic, and improved Japanese text formatting controls. For more details, check out the What’s New page.Generative Expand for Images Use Generative Expand to intelligently extend images beyond their original boundaries while naturally blending new generated content with the existing image. Easily adapt visuals to different aspect ratios and layouts without cropping or distortion.Learn how to expand images.Remove Background from Images Quickly isolate subjects with the new Remove Background feature. Create transparent-background images for layouts, packaging, social graphics, branding, and more with a single click.Learn how to remove image backgrounds.Edit Generated Text Directly in Artwork You can now directly edit text inside vector graphics generated using Text to Vector Graphic without converting text to outlines or regenerating assets. This makes iteration faster and keeps generated artwork fully editable.Learn how to generate vector graphics with editable text.Style Reference Support Using Browser Images Use images from your browser or device as Style References when generating scenes, subjects, or icons with Text to Vector Graphic. Create outputs that better match your intended artistic direction and visual style.Learn how to use style references when generating vectors.Enhanced Japanese Typography with Mojikumi and Kinsoku Presets Illustrator 30.4 introduces improved Mojikumi and Kinsoku presets for Japanese text formatting. New presets like BetaGumi and TsumeGumi provide finer control over spacing, punctuation, and line breaks for more refined and readable typography.Learn how to format Japanese text.Fixed Issues Illustrator 30.4 also includes several stability improvements and bug fixes across text handling, SVG export, Smart Guides, cloud documents, keyboard shortcuts, graphic styles, and overall application performance. Learn more. Get Started Explore the latest updates and enhancements in Illustrator. Update to Illustrator 30.4 using this link or open the Creative Cloud desktop app and click Update next to Illustrator.For step-by-step guidance, check out the detailed update instructions. Share Your Feedback We encourage you to try the new features in Illustrator 30.4 and share your feedback with the community. If you have questions or suggestions, please reply to this post or create a new post for any issues.If you found this announcement helpful, click 👍 Like.Use ⭐ Subscribe to stay informed about future updates.You may also share this post with others who might benefit from these enhancements. 

Hi community!We’re continuing to expand how Adobe Express fits into your social content workflows.Introducing the Sprout Social add-on, a new integration designed to help you create content in Adobe Express and seamlessly hand it off for publishing, collaboration, and review in Sprout Social. This will help reduce friction between design and social teams, so you can move faster from idea to live content. How to use SproutSocial in Adobe Express  See the workflow in action Supports creation of social‑ready content that aligns with social publishing and management workflows. Available as an add-on   Key benefits: Faster social content creation, better alignment between creative and social teams.  Learn more about the update here: Sprout Social add-on help article   Frequently asked questions Do I need a Sprout Social account to use this?Yes, you’ll need to connect your Sprout Social account to send content for publishing. Where does my content go after I send it?Your design is saved in Sprout Social as a draft post, where it can be reviewed, approved, and scheduled. Where can I access it?You can find it in the Add-ons panel in Adobe Express.   Feel free to share your thoughts or questions as replies. We’d love to hear your feedback! Thanks for being part of the community! 💙  

Hello Community! We’re excited to introduce a new way to simplify your social content workflow in Adobe Express.The Hootsuite add-on is now available, making it easier to design, plan, and publish social content without switching between tools. This integration is designed to help you stay focused, move faster, and keep your content consistent across platforms. How to use Hootsuite in Adobe Express  ​ See the workflow in action Connects Adobe Express with social media management workflows to speed up content creation and publishing. Available as an add-on and inside of Hootsuite’s Composer tool. Key benefits: Streamlined social workflows, reduced handoffs, faster campaign execution.  If you’d like to learn more about these updates, here are some important links:Hootsuite Add-on Help Guide Add-ons overview in Adobe Express  Frequently asked questions Do I need a Hootsuite account to use this add-on? ​​​​Yes, you’ll need to sign in to your Hootsuite account to publish or schedule posts. Where can I access it?You can find it in the Add-ons panel in Adobe Express or inside Hootsuite’s Composer.   Feel free to share your thoughts or questions as replies, we’d love to hear your feedback! Thanks for being part of the community! 💙  

We've seen a lot of posts recently from users running into the dreaded "Something went wrong. Please try again later." error while generating images or videos. You're not alone. This is one of the most reported issues in the community, and we want to help you understand why it happens and what you can do about it. Why does this happen?There isn't just one cause. Here are the most common ones:Server overload / high demand During peak usage times, Firefly's generation servers (and partner model servers) can get overwhelmed, causing requests to time out. This is usually temporary.   Expired login session / browser cache Your authentication token can expire mid-session, causing Firefly to fail silently. A stale cache can also trigger this unexpectedly.   Prompt contains restricted content Prompts mentioning children, trademarked product, or other restricted terms will be blocked by Firefly's content policy, often with this generic error.   Problematic reference image An ambiguous, low-quality, or complex reference image can confuse the model, leading to a failed generation, sometimes after a long loading delay.  What to tryWait a few minutes and try again. It may be a temporary server issue Fully close and relaunch your browser to clear the cache Log out of Adobe and log back in to refresh your session token Switch to a different browser (e.g. Chrome → Edge or Firefox) Simplify or rephrase your prompt, removing brand names or restricted words Try using a clearer, simpler reference image On Windows: reset your Firewall to default settings  For real-time updates on any ongoing server issues, please refer to the official Adobe Status page at http://status.adobe.com/ Worried about credit deductions when generations failed?Credits are deducted when you hit Generate, but if the generation fails, they are automatically returned to your balance. If you believe the credits weren't restored, please create a new post and share your prompt, the model you used, and an error screenshot with our support team. If none of the above work, please create a post on the community with the following information:Your browser & OS version The Firefly model you're using Your prompt (or a screenshot) Whether you're using a reference imageWe're here to help. The more details you share, the faster we can investigate.  Thanks,Kartika

About this articleRead time: ~3 min Published: May 8, 2026 TL;DR: Podcasts in Adobe Acrobat mobile turns the documents inside a PDF Space into AI-generated audio you can listen to on the go. Pick Highlights for a quick summary or Deep dive for a longer walkthrough then edit the transcript so it sounds exactly how you want. Reading a 40-page spec. or listening to it like a podcast while you walk to your next meeting? That’s the move. Acrobat on mobile now lets you turn the contents of a PDF Space into a custom AI-generated podcast built around the focus you define, for the audience you choose, on iOS and Android.We would love to hear what’s working, what’s weird, and what you wish it did next. Drop your thoughts in the reply, we are listening. What is “Podcasts” in PDF Spaces?Podcasts in PDF Spaces is an AI Assistant feature in Adobe Acrobat on mobile that converts the documents grouped inside a PDF Space into a listenable, audio-first version of that content. Each podcast is generated from the PDF Space’s source documents, comes with a full editable transcript, and lives inside the Creations area of that Space, so the audio stays connected to the documents it came from. (See the official Adobe Help doc.) How does it work?Open a PDF Space in Acrobat Reader on iOS or Android, sign in to your Adobe account, then tap Creations in the bottom menu. (New to Spaces? See Create PDF Spaces on mobile.) Select Add content > Podcast, then describe what the podcast should focus on and who it’s for. Choose a depth: Highlights for a focused summary of key points, or Deep dive for a longer, more detailed exploration. Tap Generate. Listen, edit, share. Tap the transcript to jump to that section, use Edit transcript to add, update, or remove sections, then use the Options menu to rename, share as a link, view details, or send feedback. Learn moreOfficial feature doc: Create podcasts from PDF Spaces on mobileAI capabilities overview: AI capabilities in Acrobat on mobile  Tell us what you thinkA few things we’re especially curious about:What documents are you turning into podcasts: research, contracts, onboarding docs, study material? Highlights vs. Deep dive: which one are you reaching for more, and why? What’s next on your wishlist? Voice options, languages, chapter markers, export formats.  Give thumbs up or pop your thoughts in the replies.

  About This Article  Read time: ~3 minPublished: May 8, 2026   TL;DR: PDF Spaces in Adobe Acrobat Mobile brings PDFs, photos, webpages, and notes into one AI-powered workspace you can customize and share right from your phone. Add your sources, let AI Assistant summarize and answer questions grounded in your content, then share with role-based permissions.Nobody wants to open multiple PDFs on their phone to find one paragraph. That’s the whole problem PDF Spaces solves. Instead of a folder you scroll past, you get one workspace where AI reads everything for you, and you just ask. This post is part announcement, part open discussion, we want to hear what’s working and what we should improve next. What is PDF Spaces in Acrobat Mobile?PDF Spaces is an AI-powered workspace inside Adobe Acrobat Mobile (Android and iOS) that lets you collect PDFs, scanned documents, photos, webpage links, and text snippets into one place then use AI Assistant to summarize, answer questions, and generate two-speaker podcasts grounded only in your sources. Per the Adobe Help docs, it’s available in the Acrobat mobile app today. How does PDF Spaces work?Open PDF Spaces from the Acrobat Mobile homepage and add content, supported files, scanned docs, gallery photos or fresh camera scans, webpage URLs, or pasted text. Review the Overview page with auto-generated AI text and audio summaries. Tap the chat panel to ask AI Assistant anything about your sources. Customize the experience by reordering items, editing the summary, fine-tuning the audio transcript, or adding notes, text blocks, and a custom podcast. Share with the right permissions pick a link-access level and a role to send via direct link, email invite, or apps like Outlook, Gmail, Teams, or WhatsApp.  Why this matters: Most AI PDF tools are readers, you ask and they answer. PDF Spaces flips that into an authored experience: you curate what your recipient sees first. That makes it less of a chatbot and more of a narrative-led briefing tool, useful for client handoffs, study packs, and onboarding kits. Learn moreCreate PDF Spaces on mobileCustomize PDF Space experiencesShare PDF Spaces on mobileAcrobat Mobile release notesTell us what you thinkThis is built real workflows, so real-world signal matters. Try a PDF Space and let us know:What did you build first? What’s missing? Any friction points worth flagging?Give thumbs-up, share your feedback in the reply section below. If something’s broken, we want to hear it first.

Version 26.2.2 fixes a critical stability issue that was causing Premiere to hangIf you've been battling freezes and hangs in Premiere 26.2 or 26.2.0, this one's for you.The FixAdobe has released Premiere 26.2.2, which addresses a critical stability issue that was causing the application to hang. If you updated to 26.2 or 26.2.0 and found yourself staring at a frozen timeline — or worse, reverting to an older version just to get a job out the door — this patch is specifically aimed at that.The fix came out of internal engineering diagnostics and was corroborated by a clear pattern in community reports. You weren't imagining it, and you weren't alone. Why It MattersStability fixes don't get the spotlight that new features do, but for working editors they're often the most important updates Adobe ships. A hang mid-edit isn't just an annoyance — it's lost time, broken focus, and in deadline-driven work, it can cost real money. The fact that multiple users independently identified 26.0.2 as stable while 26.2.x was the common denominator gave engineering a strong signal to work from. What You Should DoIf you're on 26.2 or 26.2.0, update to 26.2.2 now. You can grab it through the Creative Cloud desktop app. If you downgraded to 26.0.2 to stay productive — a completely reasonable call — it's worth testing 26.2.2 on a non-critical project before fully committing back to the latest version.Full release notes are available here: https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere/desktop/whats-new/release-notes.html What the Community Was SayingThe thread volume around this issue made it hard to miss. Community members reported hangs triggered by basic actions — dragging clips on the timeline, clicking the bug report button, just navigating the interface. Several editors noted that 26.0.2 ran perfectly and used that comparison to make a clear case that the regression was version-specific, not environmental. A couple of posts that captured it well:"Constant crashes on version 26.2.0" — Tjay documented crashes happening every single time a clip was dragged on the timeline, across both new and existing projects: https://community.adobe.com/bug-reports-728/constant-crashes-on-version-26-2-0-1558068"Instability and slowdown issues in the interface" — Fabrice290640085dc3 reported general interface instability and slowdowns starting immediately after the 26.2.0 update: https://community.adobe.com/bug-reports-728/since-the-update-i-ve-been-experiencing-instability-and-slowdown-issues-in-the-interface-premiere-26-2-build-65-1558015  Thank you to everyone who filed reports and kept the thread details clean and specific. That kind of documentation directly helps engineering triage and prioritize fixes like this one. Have you updated to 26.2.2 yet? If you were affected by the freezing issue, let us know in the comments whether the fix resolved it for you — or if you're still seeing problems, share your setup details so the team can take a closer look. Thanks again for updating Premiere.

Use AI to understand documents and get insights from multiple PDFs in minutes When it comes to summarizing and understanding documents, many professionals struggle with the same thing, finding the time to read and understand it all. Reports, PDFs, slide decks, contracts, and research files pile up faster than you can get to them, making it a challenge to extract the information that matters.If you’ve ever wished you could analyze multiple PDFs at once, you’re not alone. How do you gain usable insights from your documents without spending hours scrolling, skimming, and second-guessing what you missed? The best AI workspace tool for documents can help you understand files, not just collect them.Adobe Acrobat Studio offers AI-powered PDF Spaces that unify your files, links, and notes in one place. Then, it enables you to use AI to understand documents, ask questions, and extract answers from your documents, all at once.Whether you’re looking for the best tool to chat with multiple documents, trying to figure out how to summarize multiple files with AI, or need an AI tool that reads documents for you, PDF Spaces in Acrobat is your go-to solution. Get Answers from Your Documents with an AI-Powered Workspace Adobe Acrobat transforms documents from static files into an intelligent workspace that generates insights. With PDF Spaces, you can bring PDFs, links, and notes together in one place, avoid jumping between files, and start getting answers quickly.PDF Spaces is built for professionals who need to get insights from multiple PDF files and move quickly from information to action. You can analyze multiple documents in the same workspace, compare information, and uncover key takeaways without losing context.In the last year alone, Adobe powered over 400 billion PDF opens and creations. And with PDF Spaces, it’s now one of the most trusted platforms for summarizing documents. Every AI-generated insight is backed by precise, clickable citations, so you never have to wonder if your information is credible.What could be better than an AI tool that reads documents for you and surfaces what matters so you can take action quickly and with confidence? The Best Ways to Get Faster Insights from Your Documents Getting value from documents shouldn’t require hours of reading and cross-referencing. With PDF Spaces, you can skip the busywork and move straight to understanding, using AI to surface, explain, and validate insights across all of the docs you’re working with.Here are some of the ways PDF Spaces delivers insights from your documents faster:AI Assistant with precise citation: Ask questions in plain language and get clear, structured answers pulled directly from your documents. Every response includes exact, clickable citations, so you can verify sources instantly and trust what you’re seeing without second-guessing or re-reading entire files. Personalized AI Assistants: Tailor how Acrobat delivers insights by assigning a role such as “Analyst” for critical thinking, “Instructor” for step-by-step explanations, or your own unique custom assistant. This helps you get responses in the format, tone, and depth you need. Generate Podcast: Turn dense documents into podcast-style audio overviews that you can tune into anywhere. Choose between concise summaries for quick updates or more conversational deep dives to fully understand complex topics. Multi-file querying: Bring multiple PDFs, links, and notes into a single PDF Space, and ask questions across all of them at once. Instead of comparing documents manually, AI connects the dots for you, making it one of the best tools to chat with multiple documents and uncover insights faster. Follow-up prompting: Ask follow-up questions that refine, expand, or challenge the initial response. You can dig deeper into specific sections and request recommendations, while staying grounded in cited source material. Notes: Capture and organize key takeaways directly within your Space as you go. This makes it easy to save insights, track important points, and revisit key points later, without losing context or having to use separate tools.With PDF Spaces, you can pull up to 100 documents together, making it easier to summarize important information from various sources and extract insights quickly.Next, let’s look at how PDF Spaces simplifies real-world document workflows. Top Use Cases for AI-Powered Document Analysis in PDF Spaces PDF Spaces adapts to different workflows to help busy professionals, students, and everyday learners analyze and understand documents faster. Let’s take a look at some real-world use cases:Business Professionals: Bring together research reports, performance data, strategy documents, and more into one PDF Space, then use the AI Assistant to surface key insights with citations. Instead of reading everything end-to-end, you can quickly identify trends, extract key takeaways, and even get recommended next steps grounded in your source material. Event Planners: Compile vendor proposals and venue options in one place, then set your AI Assistant role to “Analyst” to compare options side-by-side. Acrobat instantly surfaces pros and cons, pricing differences, key considerations and more along with citations from each document, so you can make informed decisions. Students: Upload course materials, research and notes into a single PDF Space, then use your “Instructor” AI Assistant to summarize key themes and explain complex concepts. It can even generate practice questions. You can also create podcast-style audio overviews to review material on-the-go and study efficiently without re-reading everything. Everyday Learning and Research: Whether you're exploring a new topic or trying to make sense of multiple sources, you can bring everything into one PDF Space and let AI connect the dots. No more piecing together information manually, now you can focus on understanding your favorite topics without the tedious manual analysis.No matter the use case, the goal is the same: spend less time pouring over your documents and more time understanding them. Get Insights Faster, without the Extra Work With so much information at our fingertips, the way we gather and understand information from various sources is changing. Instead of jumping between documents and piecing together context manually, you can use PDF Spaces in Acrobat to analyze multiple PDF files in a single workspace and get trusted, source-backed insights in minutes.With integrations across Microsoft and Dropbox, Acrobat fits into the way you already work. It’s not just one of the best tools for document comprehension; it’s a smarter way to work with information altogether.If you’ve been looking for one of the best AI platforms for summarizing documents, try Acrobat Studio and PDF Spaces today. What feature are you most excited about? Create a PDF Space in Acrobat and tell us what you think. 👇  Community Resources:The New Standard for Document Sharing: PDF Spaces Edit PDFs using Acrobat for WhatsApp 

Hello Latest Beta Build 30.5.102 is now available in CCD. We have below fixes in this build:Keyboard Shortcuts for Align and Distribute Operations:Align To Selection, Key Object, and Artboard are now accessible as menu commands under Object > Align, making them assignable as keyboard shortcuts via Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts1. Actions Panel Support: Align To mode changes are now recorded in the Actions panel and replay correctly during batch operations.2. Visual Confirmation: A soft message appears at the top of the canvas confirming the active Align To mode when switched via menuVertical and Horizontal Distribute Space are now accessible as menu commands under Object > Distribute, with a new spacing dialog featuring live Preview.1. Keyboard Shortcut Assignable: Distribute Space commands can now be mapped to custom shortcuts.2. Live Preview: The spacing dialog now includes a Preview checkbox that shows the distribute result on canvas before committing.Known issue:Opening recent files from Home Screen Recents section is not working. Opening recent files from File > Open Recent Files works fine. Hover scrolling on numeric fields: Scroll wheel will now only change a numeric field's value when the field is selected (focused). This addresses the complaint where simply scrolling past panels like Transform, Character, or Properties would unintentionally alter values . Please try it and let us know if it feels right. Sketch to Vector: The following updates are new to Sketch to Vector:Stroke Detection When generating outputs in Line  art style, the results will now feature clean strokes instead of filled areas.Dedicated Sketch to Vector Panel A new panel has been introduced specifically for the Sketch to Vector workflow, making it easier to use this feature.Input Deviation (formerly Creativity Slider) The Creativity Slider is now called Input Deviation. This slider controls how closely the output follows the input image. Higher values allow more creative freedom.Sample Prompts Choose from a variety of sample prompts to quickly achieve your desired results or explore different creative directions.Generate Without a Prompt You can now generate results without writing a prompt: If the input is a sketch, it will be refined into a cleaner, more usable version. If the input is an image, the output will be a stylized, cartoon-like version.Flux 2 Pro & Gemini 3.1 Models Flux 2 Pro & Gemini 3.1 are now available in the list of models to choose from.Fixed UV Fixes:[Vote Count : 8] : Can't open file / The account you signed in with doesn't have access to this fileThis build includes the memory bloat issue fix. While Illustrator is expected to consume higher memory for very large and asset-heavy documents, memory usage should stabilize appropriately once documents are closed. The continued accumulation of memory even with no files open was observed in some cases. We’ve addressed the primary accumulation scenario. During our continued investigation, we also identified a separate class of smaller memory growth patterns in certain workflows, typically in the range of ~10–12 GB over extended sessions. These are different from the original issue, and we have already identified the associated workflows and are actively working on additional fixes for an upcoming release. Please try it and let us know if the issue is resolved. We’ve tested it on our end and it is working as expected.

 TL;DR:What: Adobe Express Photos is a screenshot-capture and image-editing tool included with Acrobat Studio at no extra cost. Platform: Windows only. How: Deploy a new Acrobat (26.1) Managed package via Admin Console Packager Open Admin Console to create a package What are the requirements to deploy Adobe Express Photos?To enable Adobe Express Photos, your deployment must meet these criteria:Your organization has an active Acrobat Studio for enterprise plan You distribute Acrobat to Windows machines via Admin Console Packager (macOS not supported) You create a new Acrobat package using the Managed package option in Admin Console PackagerHow enabling Adobe Express Photos helps admins and their organization?Most organizations have employees using free, unapproved screenshot and image editing tools, creating security exposure, fragmented workflows, and a steady stream of software requests to triage.Adobe Express Photos consolidates those tasks into a single enterprise-grade Windows app already included with Acrobat Studio. Employees get a sanctioned tool out of the box, and you get a more secure, manageable environment.What employees can do with Adobe Express Photos:Capture and annotate screenshots Open and view image files Crop, rotate, and resize images Apply basic edits and filters Remove backgrounds or objectsHow do I deploy Adobe Express Photos via Admin Console?Sign in to the Admin Console > Packages >  Managed package (create a new Acrobat package). Once the package is deployed to your Windows fleet, employees can launch the app immediately. Learn how to package apps via Admin Console Quick tip: Adobe Express Photos installs alongside Acrobat automatically, no separate installation needed. It appears in the Start menu after deployment.  For deployment details, supported configurations, and troubleshooting, see the Adobe Express Photos FAQs for Administrators.   Deployed it already? Tell us how the rollout went. Running into issues or want to share how it’s helping? Drop it in the thread, the team is reading. Quick Links Adobe Express Photos overview Questions? Adobe Express Photos FAQs for administrators Packaging Apps via Admin Console Was this helpful? Click the Like icon below, it helps us know what's working.More questions? Start a conversation | Catch up on all updates: ICYMI   

🧭 Navigate Faster with Sequence IndexTL;DRSequence Index is a navigation tool, not an edit panel It surfaces clips and titles instantly It’s ideal for large or long timelinesWhy Sequence Index ExistsScrolling long timelines is slow. Sequence Index lets you:Locate clips by name Navigate complex structures instantlyFilter clips in the Sequence Index by label color or properties such as media type, effects, or clip status to quickly locate specific items in complex timelines. Best Use CasesFeature‑length timelines Documentary editing Projects with dense marker use📎 ResourcesHelp documentation: Navigate timelines with Sequence Index  

 As a Creative Cloud member, you have access to a host of membership benefits to keep you ahead of the curve and support your creative work. This month, we've added a powerful new partner perk and a curated collection of free design templates to help you do more with your membership. Here's what's new:New Partner Perk: 50% Off Hootsuite + 30-Day Free TrialWhether you're a freelancer, marketer, or creative professional, getting your work in front of the right audience matters just as much as making it look great. That's why we're excited to announce an exclusive Hootsuite offer for Creative Cloud members: 30 days free plus 50% off your first year of Hootsuite Standard.With Hootsuite, you can plan your content calendar, publish across multiple social networks from a single dashboard, engage with your audience, and measure what's working, all in one place. And because Hootsuite integrates with Adobe Express, you can design your visuals and schedule them without ever breaking your creative flow.Hootsuite makes it easier to get back to creating with features like:Schedule and publish to multiple platforms simultaneously Data-backed recommendations on the best times to post A unified inbox for comments and DMs across all your networks Brand monitoring, sentiment tracking, and audience trend insightsClick here to redeem your exclusive Hootsuite discount today. Free Adobe Stock: Business & Career Design TemplatesWe've also curated a collection of free CC Design Templates on Adobe Stock, focused on business and career use cases. Whether you need a polished resume, a professional business card, a corporate banner, or a social media post for your brand, this collection has you covered.The collection includes 20 free templates across formats like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, including:Corporate and social media banners Resume and cover letter layouts Business card designs Portfolio and presentation templatesClick here to browse and download the your templates.Make the most of your Creative Cloud membershipExplore these and other included benefits at adobe.com/benefits. And stay tuned each month as we roll out more ways to power your creativity and advance your career.

 As a Creative Cloud member, you have access to a host of membership benefits to keep you ahead of the curve and support your creative work. This month, we've added a powerful new partner perk and a curated collection of free design templates to help you do more with your membership. Here's what's new:New Partner Perk: 50% Off Hootsuite + 30-Day Free TrialWhether you're a freelancer, marketer, or creative professional, getting your work in front of the right audience matters just as much as making it look great. That's why we're excited to announce an exclusive Hootsuite offer for Creative Cloud members: 30 days free plus 50% off your first year of Hootsuite Standard.With Hootsuite, you can plan your content calendar, publish across multiple social networks from a single dashboard, engage with your audience, and measure what's working, all in one place. And because Hootsuite integrates with Adobe Express, you can design your visuals and schedule them without ever breaking your creative flow.Hootsuite makes it easier to get back to creating with features like:Schedule and publish to multiple platforms simultaneously Data-backed recommendations on the best times to post A unified inbox for comments and DMs across all your networks Brand monitoring, sentiment tracking, and audience trend insightsClick here to redeem your exclusive Hootsuite discount today. Free Adobe Stock: Business & Career Design TemplatesWe've also curated a collection of free CC Design Templates on Adobe Stock, focused on business and career use cases. Whether you need a polished resume, a professional business card, a corporate banner, or a social media post for your brand, this collection has you covered.The collection includes 20 free templates across formats like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, including:Corporate and social media banners Resume and cover letter layouts Business card designs Portfolio and presentation templatesClick here to browse and download the your templates.Make the most of your Creative Cloud membershipExplore these and other included benefits at adobe.com/benefits. And stay tuned each month as we roll out more ways to power your creativity and advance your career.

 As a Creative Cloud member, you have access to a host of membership benefits to keep you ahead of the curve and support your creative work. This month, we've added a powerful new partner perk and a curated collection of free design templates to help you do more with your membership. Here's what's new:New Partner Perk: 50% Off Hootsuite + 30-Day Free TrialWhether you're a freelancer, marketer, or creative professional, getting your work in front of the right audience matters just as much as making it look great. That's why we're excited to announce an exclusive Hootsuite offer for Creative Cloud members: 30 days free plus 50% off your first year of Hootsuite Standard.With Hootsuite, you can plan your content calendar, publish across multiple social networks from a single dashboard, engage with your audience, and measure what's working, all in one place. And because Hootsuite integrates with Adobe Express, you can design your visuals and schedule them without ever breaking your creative flow.Hootsuite makes it easier to get back to creating with features like:Schedule and publish to multiple platforms simultaneously Data-backed recommendations on the best times to post A unified inbox for comments and DMs across all your networks Brand monitoring, sentiment tracking, and audience trend insightsClick here to redeem your exclusive Hootsuite discount today. Free Adobe Stock: Business & Career Design TemplatesWe've also curated a collection of free CC Design Templates on Adobe Stock, focused on business and career use cases. Whether you need a polished resume, a professional business card, a corporate banner, or a social media post for your brand, this collection has you covered.The collection includes 20 free templates across formats like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, including:Corporate and social media banners Resume and cover letter layouts Business card designs Portfolio and presentation templatesClick here to browse and download the your templates.Make the most of your Creative Cloud membershipExplore these and other included benefits at adobe.com/benefits. And stay tuned each month as we roll out more ways to power your creativity and advance your career.

 As a Creative Cloud member, you have access to a host of membership benefits to keep you ahead of the curve and support your creative work. This month, we've added a powerful new partner perk and a curated collection of free design templates to help you do more with your membership. Here's what's new:New Partner Perk: 50% Off Hootsuite + 30-Day Free TrialWhether you're a freelancer, marketer, or creative professional, getting your work in front of the right audience matters just as much as making it look great. That's why we're excited to announce an exclusive Hootsuite offer for Creative Cloud members: 30 days free plus 50% off your first year of Hootsuite Standard.With Hootsuite, you can plan your content calendar, publish across multiple social networks from a single dashboard, engage with your audience, and measure what's working, all in one place. And because Hootsuite integrates with Adobe Express, you can design your visuals and schedule them without ever breaking your creative flow.Hootsuite makes it easier to get back to creating with features like:Schedule and publish to multiple platforms simultaneously Data-backed recommendations on the best times to post A unified inbox for comments and DMs across all your networks Brand monitoring, sentiment tracking, and audience trend insightsClick here to redeem your exclusive Hootsuite discount today. Free Adobe Stock: Business & Career Design TemplatesWe've also curated a collection of free CC Design Templates on Adobe Stock, focused on business and career use cases. Whether you need a polished resume, a professional business card, a corporate banner, or a social media post for your brand, this collection has you covered.The collection includes 20 free templates across formats like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, including:Corporate and social media banners Resume and cover letter layouts Business card designs Portfolio and presentation templatesClick here to browse and download the your templates.Make the most of your Creative Cloud membershipExplore these and other included benefits at adobe.com/benefits. And stay tuned each month as we roll out more ways to power your creativity and advance your career.