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Jul 29, 2024 1:01 PM UTC
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Illustrator compatibility with Microsoft Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Series processors

Dear Adobe,

It's July 29th, and your communications about the Illustrator release for Microsoft Copilot+ PCs are as sparse as a Western ghost town at high noon. We're left squinting at the horizon, hoping to see the Illustrator stagecoach roll in, but all we hear is tumbleweeds.

While software development can be as unpredictable as a quick-draw contest, a smoke signal or two wouldn't hurt. We're not asking for a daily telegraph, but some news would be mighty appreciated.

 

As I saddle up for vacation, I can't help but wonder: will I return to find Illustrator finally in town, or will I need to mosey on over to Affinity's saloon if this radio silence persists?

Looking forward to some news that isn't as elusive as a mirage in the desert heat!

Anubhav M
Anubhav MCorrect answer
Community Manager
Sep 17, 2026 9:47 PM UTC

Hello everyone,

While we don’t have an ETA, I would like to assure you that our team is working diligently on making the release version of Illustrator available for Microsoft Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Series ARM processors, and more details will be available soon. I will update this thread with any new information. We appreciate your patience.

In the meantime, please continue using Illustrator (beta) (https://creativecloud.adobe.com/campaign/creative-cloud?workflow=route-to-path&route-path=/apps/beta-apps) and share your feedback.

If you are unable to find the Beta tab in Creative Cloud, please try these steps: (https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/troubleshoot/known-and-fixed-issues/beta-apps-unavailable-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html).

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

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Participant
Mar 12, 2025 7:40 AM UTC

...March and still waiting. This is crucial for my studies. The web version works if i am out of the classroom... Faraday cage!! 

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Makerman111111
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Feb 21, 2025 9:23 PM UTC

You used chat gpt to type this 

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Participant
Feb 21, 2025 9:25 PM UTC

No why

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mkl5419
Participating Frequently
Feb 22, 2025 1:53 PM UTC

When will the PLUG-INS be available for Illustrator (Beta)? The Softmatic Plug-In people say it is a simple Java script.

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Participant
Feb 21, 2025 9:04 PM UTC

when will be adobe ilustrator availaible for microsoft copilot

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Monika Gause
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Jan 12, 2025 1:35 PM UTC
Participant
Jan 13, 2025 6:07 AM UTC

Thanks! It seems this has been a problem for a while, I guess I'll just have to use the beta version for now 😞

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justlearn
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Jan 12, 2025 12:44 PM UTC

@ella_3611 Were you able to read Adobe Illustrator requirements which was last updated on November 5, 2024? https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/illustrator/system-requirements.html#ai-on-the-desktop

I know a few of my students do have a Surface, and they do have Adobe Illustrator. I didn't ask which Surface they own. I can ask them next week

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Participant
Jan 13, 2025 6:06 AM UTC

Thank you! I will have a look. I'm not very technical, how do I see if they match with my specs and that? Also that would be amazinggg if you could ask your students 🙂

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Participant
Jan 12, 2025 10:27 AM UTC

Hi, does anyone know when Illustrator may be released on Microsoft surface? I need it for school and I didn't know it wouldn't be compatible!

Thanks!

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justlearn
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Dec 21, 2024 11:14 AM UTC

@sifab77737116 sorry for the late reply, you should be able to download the full versions of adobe applications. Just go to adobe.com ,  log-in, and download. I would not use the Beta versions. I have personally removed all Beta applications on my computer. 

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John Waller
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Dec 22, 2024 5:41 AM UTC

@creative explorer Only the Beta version of Illustrator is currently available for Snapdragon processors.

See Do Adobe apps work on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs?

 

Adobe say they are actively working on Illustrator for Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Series ARM architecture-based processors.

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Participant
Dec 16, 2024 3:08 PM UTC

Hello!, same here. I just changed my old computer for a new Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Microsoft Laptop 7edition , both with Snap Dragon and found out there is no Illustrator for any of them 😞 

When is adobe planning to release the version for this processor? 

Tnx!

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Anubhav M
Community Manager
Community Manager
Dec 16, 2024 8:02 PM UTC

Hello @Carlos_Posada8081,

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're having. Would you mind checking the section for Beta apps in the Creative Cloud Desktop application to see if it helps?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Anubhav

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Participant
Nov 30, 2024 5:24 PM UTC

Hello! So I just purchased the 11th gen surface pro, which comes with a Snapdragon X Plus processor. I was really exicted until I discovered that Adobe Illustrator isn't available in its full version on the laptop. It's only available in Beta, which has significally less function than the full version I'm used to. I also found that this has been an issue for a while now and I don't see any new posts about when they're expecting to have illustrator be compatible with Snapdragon. 


I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything about any updates to this issue? Again I'm looking for when the full version will be compatilble NOT Beta. It makes me wonder if I should just return my new laptop and stick with my Surface Pro 8.

Thanks in advance for any insight. 

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Participant
Sep 17, 2024 3:35 PM UTC

I had the beta version installed and yesterday it quit working. I am so frustrated at the delay and unreliability of this product; which I pay monthly for. My business relies heavily on Illustrator and I feel like I am left hanging and all I did was buy a new laptop.

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Participant
Sep 27, 2024 3:44 PM UTC

Hi,

 

i need InDesin and Illustartor (SurfacePro 11). Can't find them in the Beta section. Why can i not just download the x86 Version. Should be slow, while emulated but better then noting.

Please give for access throgh beta for this Versions. 

THX

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