Skip to main content
rombanks
Inspiring
March 5, 2025
Answered

Adobe FrameMaker - Next Release

  • March 5, 2025
  • 3 replies
  • 1582 views

Dear fellows,

 

Does anyone know when the new version of FrameMaker is expected to be released? Currently, the product fate and roadmap is absolutely unclear and Adobe do not seem to share any details regarding the product's future.

 

Thanks!

    Correct answer Jeff_Coatsworth

    Nope, no idea - and even if we knew, we couldn't tell anybody about it because of the NDA in the prerelease program.

    3 replies

    Known Participant
    October 2, 2025

    Is there any update on this? Did I miss any announcements? Will there be a FM 2025? 🙂

    Community Expert
    October 2, 2025

    There are regular updates with new features. The latest one is update 7.

    I do not know (and wouldn't be allowed to tell) about new releases.

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 5, 2025

    Why do you think its fate is unclear. Frame's demise has been predicted for the last quarter century or more. 

     

    As far as new versions go, while not consistant, they tend to be about every two years, so we are slightly past due. However, it really depends on if there are enough new features to warrant a new version. 

     

    Software companies don't usually pre-announce features or a new version timetable as it would hold them legally liable if the pulled a not-ready feature from a new release or delayed the release entirely. 

     

    Is there some new feature you are hoping for?

     

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    frameexpert
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 5, 2025

    I share the original poster's concern, particularly with their scripting plans. ExtendScript has been deprecated with the Creative Suite applications and Adobe's intent with FrameMaker scripting is not clear. Unfortunately, Adobe's silence about FrameMaker has motivated some of my clients to move to other structured authoring and publishing solutions.

    rombanks
    rombanksAuthor
    Inspiring
    March 5, 2025

    I agree, Extendscript deprecation was a big blow. Very disappointing.

    Jeff_Coatsworth
    Community Expert
    Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 5, 2025

    Nope, no idea - and even if we knew, we couldn't tell anybody about it because of the NDA in the prerelease program.

    rombanks
    rombanksAuthor
    Inspiring
    March 5, 2025

    I just wondered if I had somehow missed any updates, Adobe presentations regarding the next release.