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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?For organizations with an active Acrobat Studio or Acrobat Express for enterprise plan, Adobe Express Photos can be deployed in two ways:  Admin-managed deployment (available now): Adobe Express Photos is included in the Acrobat enterprise installer. Administrators can deploy it using the same packaging and distribution methods used for Acrobat through the Admin Console and enterprise management tools. Learn more.   Note: Administrators can deploy an Acrobat package that includes Adobe Express Photos to any Windows user in the organization, regardless of which Acrobat product each user is assigned (Studio, Express, Pro, or Standard).  Auto-install (coming early June): On Windows, Adobe Express Photos installs automatically as part of an Acrobat auto-update for users on Acrobat Studio and Acrobat Express, unless the administrator has opted out. Learn how you can opt out of Adobe Express Photos deployment.  How 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.

 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.

PDF Spaces in Acrobat lets you share documents as guided, interactive experiences, complete with audio overviews, AI Assistant, and engagement tracking. Read more on the Adobe Blog or watch this overview. We've added enhanced collaboration and sharing capabilities in Acrobat to help you communicate more effectively and land your message every time. With the new PDF Spaces Sharing experience, you can now share information as a guided, interactive experience, bringing together files, context, audio overviews, and an AI Assistant to better convey your message.  Share PDFs as interactive experiences. Turn multiple docs into a PDF Space that guides recipients through your content the way you want, with a summary, audio overview, and your brand.   Guide your message with an AI Assistant. Share your PDF Space with a customizable AI Assistant and shape its responses to set the tone of your content and act as an extension of you.   See who explored your content. Track views of your PDF Space, so you can confidently continue the conversation.  Watch this video to learn more about PDF Spaces Sharing. Full walkthrough guide of the new way to share with PDF Spaces. What feature are you most excited about? Create a PDF Space in Acrobat and tell us what you think. 👇  Community resources:Edit PDFs using Acrobat for WhatsApp Your Smarter Workspace: New Enhancements in Acrobat Studio

In this ReleaseWe’ve included several critical bug fixes, including one identified by the community. P: Paste of Crop results in an uncropped destination image How to Update Open the Creative Cloud desktop app, then select Update next to Lightroom. For step-by-step instructions, see the full guide here. 

 Still digging through menus to find effects, presets, or commands?With Quick Apply, you can now search and instantly apply anything in After Effects—from effects to animation presets to menu commands—all from one place.Quick Apply acts like a universal command bar, letting you find and execute tools in seconds instead of hunting through menus.What can you do with it? Search and apply effects, animation presets, and menu commands instantly Skip navigating multiple panels—just type and apply Create new layers with effects already applied (in one step)  Put it to use in your workflow: Apply effects faster (no more panel hunting) Trigger animation presets instantly  How to use it Press: Mac: Cmd + Return Windows: Ctrl + Enter Start typing what you need (effect, preset, or command) Press Enter to apply instantly You can also: Type e: for effects Type p: for presets Type m: for menu commands Read the full article to get started: Quick Apply Pro tips Hold Cmd/Ctrl + Enter to apply to a new layer Hold Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Alt + Enter to create an adjustment layer Customise the shortcut in the Keyboard Shortcuts setting  Have you tried it yet? Does it replace how you browse for effects?Let us know how it fits into your workflow!

Hello everyone We’re excited to kick off a new initiative for our Beta community — a focused 2-week Bug Bash to help us improve the stability and quality of the Beta build.  What’s the goal?Spend time testing the latest Beta build and report any bugs you encounter. You can report issues, check existing bugs, and upvote them—all in one place:   Bug Bash dashboard  TimelineThis Bug Bash will run for 2 weeks, i.e. until 15th May 2026. You may report bugs you’ve observed in Beta from March 15th, 2026, onwards. Anything prior to that will not be considered. RewardsTo recognize your effort:The top 5 contributors (based on volume and quality of valid bug reports) will be rewarded. Each selected contributor will receive a $50 Amazon voucher. Please note: Public sector users are not eligible for incentives. Quality and clarity of reports will be taken into account.Your feedback directly shapes the stability and quality of the product, and this is a great opportunity to make an impact.Let’s make the Beta build stronger together 

Hello everyone We’re excited to kick off a new initiative for our Beta community — a focused 2-week Bug Bash to help us improve the stability and quality of the Beta build.  What’s the goal?Spend time testing the latest Beta build and report any bugs you encounter. You can report issues, check existing bugs, and upvote them—all in one place:   Bug Bash dashboard TimelineThis Bug Bash will run for 2 weeks, i.e. until 15th May 2026. You may report bugs you’ve observed in Beta from March 15th, 2026, onwards. Anything prior to that will not be considered. RewardsTo recognize your effort:The top 5 contributors (based on volume and quality of valid bug reports) will be rewarded. Each selected contributor will receive a $50 Amazon voucher. Please note: Public sector users are not eligible for incentives. Quality and clarity of reports will be taken into account.Your feedback directly shapes the stability and quality of the product, and this is a great opportunity to make an impact.Let’s make the Beta build stronger together 

Hello AE beta users!  Version 26.3.058 of After Effects Beta introduces scripting APIs for Parametric 3D Meshes.  These new APIs enable you to use scripting to create and customize the six types of parametric 3D meshes introduced in After Effects 26.0: cube, sphere, plane, torus, cone and cylinder. The new Parametric Mesh menu Whether you want to create precise data visualizations or just fill a comp with dozens of colorful cubes and spheres, scripting makes it easy.  New APIs  Check layer type      Layer instanceof ParametricMeshLayer       Description      Enables the script author to check whether layer is a parametric 3D mesh layer.       Type      Boolean; read-only.   Create mesh layer      LayerCollection.addParametricMesh(name, parametricMeshType)       Description      Creates a new parametric 3D mesh layer.       Parameters  Parameter  Type  Description  name  String  The name of the new layer  parametricMeshType  ParametricMeshType enumerated type  ParametricMeshType.CUBE  ParametricMeshType.SPHERE  ParametricMeshType.PLANE  ParametricMeshType.TORUS  ParametricMeshType.CONE  ParametricMeshType.CYLINDER        Returns ParametricMeshLayer  object.   ParametricMeshLayer object       Description      Return true if it is a parametric mesh layer, and false otherwise.       Type      Boolean; read-only.       Example       comp.layer(index);      if (layer instanceof ParametricMeshLayer)      {             // do something...      }   ParametricMeshOptions object      comp.layer(index).parametricMeshOptions       Description      Return Mesh Options based on the ParametricMeshType of the layer.       Type      Property group; read-only. Types of sub-properties vary; read-write.       Parametric Cube properties      parametricMeshOptions.width      parametricMeshOptions.height      parametricMeshOptions.depth      parametricMeshOptions.smoothingAngle       Parametric Sphere properties      parametricMeshOptions.radius      parametricMeshOptions.sides      parametricMeshOptions.sliceCaps      parametricMeshOptions.sliceStart      parametricMeshOptions.sliceEnd      parametricMeshOptions.smoothingAngle       Parametric Plane properties      parametricMeshOptions.width      parametricMeshOptions.length      parametricMeshOptions.cornerRadius      parametricMeshOptions.cornerSides       Parametric Torus properties      parametricMeshOptions.ringRadius      parametricMeshOptions.pipeRadius      parametricMeshOptions.ringSides      parametricMeshOptions.pipeSides      parametricMeshOptions.caps      parametricMeshOptions.sliceStart      parametricMeshOptions.sliceEnd      parametricMeshOptions.smoothingAngle       Parametric Cone properties      parametricMeshOptions.topRadius      parametricMeshOptions.bottomRadius      parametricMeshOptions.height      parametricMeshOptions.sides      parametricMeshOptions.topCap      parametricMeshOptions.bottomCap      parametricMeshOptions.sliceCaps      parametricMeshOptions.sliceStart      parametricMeshOptions.sliceEnd      parametricMeshOptions.smoothingAngle       Parametric Cylinder properties      parametricMeshOptions.radius      parametricMeshOptions.height      parametricMeshOptions.sides      parametricMeshOptions.topCap      parametricMeshOptions.bottomCap      parametricMeshOptions.sliceCaps      parametricMeshOptions.sliceStart      parametricMeshOptions.sliceEnd      parametricMeshOptions.smoothingAngle   ParametricBevelOptions      comp.layer(index).parametricBevelOptions       Description      Returns Bevel Options based on the ParametricMeshType of the layer.     Note: only cubes, cones and cylinders support bevels.      When trying to access bevel options on parametric mesh types that don’t have bevels, you will get a      "mesh type does not have bevel options” warning.       Type      Property group; read-only. Types of sub-properties vary; read-write.      Parametric Cube properties      ParametricBevelOptions.radius      ParametricBevelOptions.sides       Parametric Cone properties      ParametricBevelOptions.topRadius      ParametricBevelOptions.topSides      ParametricBevelOptions.bottomRadius      ParametricBevelOptions.bottomSides       Parametric Cylinder properties      ParametricBevelOptions.radius      ParametricBevelOptions.sides  Please give this new functionality a try and let us know how it’s working for you. 

This month's update includes a redesigned Generative Fill interface with reference image support and an updated model picker in the contextual task bar. Rotate Object received visual and interaction refinements, and a broad set of stability and workflow issues have been resolved across Generative AI, Adjustments, Actions, and Type. Feature Updates & Additions Generative Fill: Redesigned InterfaceThe Generative Fill dialog has been redesigned. Reference images are now accessible directly in the interface, with no need to switch to a separate panel. The model picker now appears in the contextual task bar alongside the prompt. A curated set of models replaces the previous long scrolling list, making it faster to switch between Firefly, Gemini, and other available options. Your generative AI credit balance is now visible in the contextual task bar while you work. Firefly Image 3 is no longer available in the Generative Fill model picker. The new default model is Firefly Fill & Expand.Rotate ObjectRotate Object now has a rich tooltip. Hovering the icon shows a brief explanation of the feature along with a link to documentation. The bounding box, boundary affordances, and icon for Rotate Object have been visually refined for better clarity. Photoshop now shows a "low-resolution preview" notice when Rotate Object is active on the FLOW canvas.TypeThe Dynamic Text icon now has a redesigned tooltip explaining what Dynamic Text does and how to use it.Properties PanelExposure adjustment controls have been updated to use the new modern properties panel style, consistent with the rest of the redesigned panel system.Remove ToolGeneral Distractors now requires the same GPU hardware as People Removal. On systems without a compatible GPU, the option will be grayed out rather than producing unexpected results. Bug Fixes CrashesResolved multiple crashes: in the Filter Gallery, when scrolling certain panels, during Layers panel menu operations, when canceling an in-progress generation from the Properties panel, when reopening a JPEG after File > Close on Windows, in the Adjustments panel when switching tools, and when dragging images into a document on Windows ARM.Generative AIReference images added via the Properties panel are no longer permanently deleted when generating the first variation. Uploading a reference image or using Style Effects no longer causes Photoshop to freeze. The Properties panel text area is now responsive after a reference image is deleted, and the correct dialog now appears when switching models while a reference image is active. On Windows, typing in an existing prompt no longer inserts text at the beginning of the field, and placeholder text now displays correctly in the Properties panel. Prompt edits now sync correctly between the Properties panel and the contextual task bar. The contextual task bar remains visible after switching between Generative Fill and Generate Image. Variations now load correctly when Photoshop is relaunched while a progress bar is active. The prompt area no longer expands unexpectedly after adding a reference image. Several Properties panel layout issues have been corrected: the prompt box is no longer offset to the right, the scroll bar in the text prompt area is restored, and text typed into the prompt field no longer disappears after clicking Generate. The panel is also no longer interactive during an active generative operation on Windows. The Generative AI hub now opens correctly from the Properties panel and home screen, and no longer reopens unexpectedly when the app regains focus. Credit amounts for Gemini 3.1 and Firefly Image 5 are now displayed accurately. The credit hub dialog no longer appears cut off. The Photoshop icon in the hub no longer shows as an Illustrator icon. Non-Adobe accounts can no longer access the Generative AI hub. Generating on a blank canvas with Firefly Image 5 now works correctly. Background removal no longer triggers unintentionally when using a reference image. The GenAI Hub no longer appears blank in non-English locales. Interruption dialogs for credit exhaustion and quota limits have been removed from the workflow.Rotate ObjectSwitching documents while in Rotate Object edit mode now keeps the edit session active and displays the overlay correctly. The Generative AI credit hub now launches from the Rotate Object Properties panel, and the Rotate, Spin, and Tilt fields are now properly aligned.Other FixesSaving an Adjustment Preset for the Green channel in Curves now works correctly. (Thanks for the community report.) The Hue/Saturation panel no longer crashes when using the color picker or eyedropper. A preview issue in the Clarity and Dehaze panel has been corrected. The "Reset Color and Vibrance" option no longer appears when unavailable, and canvas size units now stay in sync with the Rulers setting. The Essentials action set now loads correctly in release builds. "Insert Action" is correctly translated in all supported languages. Type path direction icons (Start, End, Midpoint) now update correctly after reversing text direction. The toast notification after creating a new gradient now dismisses correctly.If you have questions about anything in these notes, or feel like we left something out, drop a comment below. We want these release notes to be genuinely useful, so tell us what would make them better. Thanks,Cory - Photoshop Product Manager