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Kevin5C18
Kevin5C18
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December 11, 2020
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[Feature Request] Fresco on macOS

Am I able to download and run Adobe Fresco on my Apple Desktop computer? I see options for I-Phone, I-Pad and Windows Desktop, but not Apple Desktop. Thank you!

 

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    Anshul_Saini
    Anshul_SainiCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    January 10, 2022

    Hi, I really would like some help as I see that I can't download Fresco onto my MacBook. Is it/Will it be available? I used to use it on a Windows computer and was so happy about it!

    Thanks,

    Karina


    Hi @defaultfvoyo4s7an1v,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. As of now, there is no plan for Fresco on macOS. However, we are working to bring it to as many platforms as possible, but it is a ton of work! Therefore, I would request you to upvote this request here (https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/forums/919786-adobe-fresco/suggestions/43358298-support-fresco-on-mac) & stay tuned for updates.

     

    Regards,

    Anshul Saini

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    Mohau_Logistics6811
    Participant
    August 22, 2026

    especially since  apple is allegedly planning to create a touch screen mac?

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      Sammy Red the Betta Fish
      Known Participant
      June 8, 2026

      Hi there, would you add Fresco in MacOS Tahoe 26 in adobe creative cloud in my MacBook Air M5 2026 and in MacOS Tahoe 26 Thank you  

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      Sammy the Red the Betta fish
        Sammy Red the Betta Fish
        Known Participant
        October 12, 2026

        Hi, There Sorry I have M5 Chip and not Intel chip and it is MacOS Tahoe 26 and soon Golden Gate 27 and not Big Sur and not have M1 chip i have iPad before but broken and this MacBook air M5 it was bought 2026 from Costco in May 29 and arrive on June 3 by UPS and sorry the setup was not easy sorry and full setup done in June 19 and another one next year January 2027 when i setup the next operating system is Golden Gate i have to move the data and move back to operating system data of mac would you add Fresco in MacOS Tahoe 26 and Golden Gate 27 in adobe creative cloud in my MacBook Air M5 2026 and in MacOS Tahoe 26 and Golden Gate 27 Thank you  

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        Sammy the Red the Betta fish
        PugMOM
        PugMOM
        Participating Frequently
        March 7, 2026

        What about for laptops - they have a touchpad??? 

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        Anubhav M
        Community Manager
        Anubhav MCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        March 19, 2026

        Hello ​@PugMOM 

         

        Thanks for reaching out. I understand that having Fresco on macOS is important to you. Would you mind upvoting the UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/4dCXPLv) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.

         

        Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

        Anubhav

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        Warren12b
        Warren12b
        Participant
        February 4, 2026

        Not all Windows CPU’s have touch hybrid touch devices as stated in your reply {“designed with Windows hybrid touch devices and non-touch devices in mind”}...So I am still in wonderment.

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        Iron Maden
        Participant
        June 28, 2025

        it's a shame to notice that adobe doesn't care for desktop mac users. Should be a priority to develop this kind of software for every system. It's so dissapointed for us.

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          Farrellart
          Farrellart
          Known Participant
          November 1, 2024

          Try Rebelle 7 pro for the Mac. It's a really good alternative. If Fresco was available on MacOS I would use that - Adobe has foolishly forced us to find alternatives that will gradually turn us away from the Adobe eco-system.

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            HHYY79
            New Member
            April 7, 2025

            Case in point, me, a graphic designer and illustrator with a macbookpro that has photoshop, illustrator, indesign, premier pro etc......, looking in to getting a Wacom so that i can illustrate on a larger screen than an ipad.....and yet.  This is crazy. Professional designers looking to integrate illustration into their already Adobe-heavy desktop to find they have to move to an ipad to draw? Make it make sense. 

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              raphaelm55248778
              raphaelm55248778
              Participant
              October 10, 2024

              Hello Anshul,
              I hope you're well.
              I do not understand why Adobe have not developped it for MacOS, I'm sorry but you cannot say that there is a lack of touch-enabled parameters on a Mac, as most creatives would use a device like a Wacom tablet to work alongside their MacBook just like I do. I really hope that they will develop it. 

              Best

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                Anubhav M
                Community Manager
                Anubhav MCommunity Manager
                Community Manager
                October 10, 2024

                Hello @raphaelm55248778,

                Thanks for reaching out. I understand that having Fresco on macOS is important to you. Would you mind upvoting the UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/4dCXPLv) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.

                 

                Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

                 

                Anubhav

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                James33065582hzn7
                Participant
                October 20, 2023

                I've been scratching my head on this one. I have PCs, a Mac and an iPad Pro.  I have Photoshop and Illustrator on all of them, but Fresco is not on the MacOS. The lack of touch isn't an excuse as I use a Wacom Cintiq with the PC and Mac.  I use quite a bit of hardware as a game developer and artist (but not a game artist), so the idea that the input can't be easily remapped is silly. Along with the lack of Fresco on the MacOS, on the PC it tends to pick up the mouse cursor (that problem has only 1/2 been solved.) Overall, it seems like Adobe is only serious about Fresco on the iPad, despite it being a great program and great part of an overall art pipeline. If it was fully baked, I might use it more that Procreate on the iPad and Krita on the PC / Macs (I hate painting in Photoshop.)

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                  Anshul_Saini
                  Community Manager
                  Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
                  Community Manager
                  February 10, 2023

                  Hi @siliconmana @Cleo92,

                   

                  Thanks for reaching out. Fresco on iPad generally uses a touch interface, which is why Fresco is not available for Mac desktops. Many functions on Mac are not possible using the trackpad or keyboard in Fresco.

                  No doubt, Mac desktops are more powerful than iPad. The only limitation is touch displays on Mac.

                   

                  As of now, there is no plan for Fresco on macOS. Therefore, I would Would you mind upvoting this request here (https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/forums/919786-adobe-fresco/suggestions/43358298-support-fresco-on-...) & stay tuned for updates.

                   

                  Regards,

                  Anshul Saini

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                    siliconmana
                    siliconmana
                    Inspiring
                    February 10, 2023

                    It sounds like you are not aware that there's a Windows version of Fresco, on desktop. I use it on my Windows desktop. That's why it's particularly illogical that there isn't a Mac version, other than it's designed to drive iPad sales.

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                      siliconmana
                      siliconmana
                      Inspiring
                      February 11, 2023

                      Oh wait, you're an Adobe employee? Goodness me...

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                      Community Expert
                      DaveJCummingsCommunity Expert
                      Community Expert
                      February 7, 2023

                      I've asked that a lot, especially with M Series Macs that can use iPad/iPhone apps. They are aware of the requests though, so it's something that we might hopefully see soon.

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