how do I update my Adobe products from 32-bit to 64-bit?

[susanw27864917]

I've just had a message from Apple after installing their latest update to High Sierra 10.13.4 saying that my Adobe products that are still at 32-bit will not run on my computer after future updates of the operating system.  They advise that those apps need to be updated from 32-bit to 64-bit.  Do you have an update so that I can continue using my Adobe apps?

Thank you.

[Test Screen Name]

Which Afobe products exactly?

[Dov Isaacs · Accepted solution]

Acrobat (for which forum serves) DC is indeed a 64-bit application under MacOS. All current Adobe Creative Cloud applications for MacOS are also 64-bit applications.

However, there are a few remaining background service processes that are not yet 64-bit. These are scheduled to be moved to 64-bit within the next year.

See https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/macos-high-sierra-compatibility.html and
https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-applications-64-bit-compatibility/

HOWEVER, in the meantime you can safely ignore the warning message. There is no loss of functionality or performance based upon this. By the time MacOS does prohibit 32-bit applications, the updates will be available from Adobe.

          - Dov

[johnwg]

Why do my Win10 PDFs say Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (32-bit) in the top bar when I'm on a 64-bit machine?  Thanks.

[try67]

The two things are not related. Adobe is starting the release of the 64-bit version of Acrobat for Windows in limited regions, but for the moment it's still 32-bit for almost everyone. Soon enough you'll get an update, but for the moment you don't need to worry about it. A 32-bit app can run just fine on a 64-bit machine.

[thomasd89387270]

Thanks, but the sooner the update the better.  My Adobe 32 bit software facilitates hanging up browser and file processes regularly.

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

Depending on your location you can download and install the 64-bit version. 

Don't expect any third party plugins to work. If your MS Office is 32-bit (the default) the Acrobat ribbon may not work. 

If you decide to install it, uninstall the 32-bit version first. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/download-64-bit-installer.html