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jaruydiaz
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July 1, 2019
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How can I install Acrobat DC on Mac OS X Catalina Beta?

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I am testing Mac OS X Catalina in beta version. I can't install Acrobat DC. Every Time I run the installer and error appears. This only happens with this software. I installed Photoshop with no problem.

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Correct answer Dov Isaacs

No you can't.

 

Apple has made changes to MacOS that are incompatible with many existing application programs. Adobe will have an update to Acrobat Pro DC to resolve these compatibility issues.

 

In the general case, Adobe absolutely does not support use of its software on either “development” or “beta” releases of operating systems, whether they be MacOS or Windows.

 

And of course, you should never run development or beta versions of either operating systems or applications on production systems.

 

          - Dov

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Dov Isaacs
Dov IsaacsCorrect answer
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July 1, 2019

No you can't.

 

Apple has made changes to MacOS that are incompatible with many existing application programs. Adobe will have an update to Acrobat Pro DC to resolve these compatibility issues.

 

In the general case, Adobe absolutely does not support use of its software on either “development” or “beta” releases of operating systems, whether they be MacOS or Windows.

 

And of course, you should never run development or beta versions of either operating systems or applications on production systems.

 

          - Dov

- Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
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    yveskreis
    Participating Frequently
    July 3, 2019

    Does Adobe provide a pre-release/beta version of Adobe Acrobat DC to be used on macOS Catalina Beta?

    P.S.: All other Adobe applications I tested run fine...

    try67
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    try67Community Expert
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    July 3, 2019

    There are of course beta versions of Adobe applications, but that doesn't mean they are compatible with beta versions of operating systems. In fact, that would compound the amount of possible issues, as you're dealing with an unstable application running on an unstable OS... Also, to gain access to the beta versions of Adobe apps you have to qualify by being a very active member on the forums, for example (ACP/MVP). You can't just register for it, I don't think.

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