P: Bridge v16.0 drag drop on macOS dock does not work

[easygoing_Charm5FC8]

Hello.

I just updated Bridge to 2026 - running Mac OS 14.7.

Prior to the update, I was able to drag a folder of images from Finder to my Bridge icon in the taskbar and it would open that folder. This no longer works.

This old process was super efficient. Now to open something, I need to double click through MANY folders within Bridge to get to what I need.

[martins11752815]

Just downloaded the new (2026) version of Bridge, and dragging a folder to the mac dock icon doesn't load the folder as it used to. Dragging to the 2025 version still works. Dragging a file also no longer works. A simple issues like this will keep me from using the newest version, as it is a major part of my workflow.

Operating system is Tahoe 26.0.1. I have tried resetting bridge prefs and restarting my computer, but that didn't work.

[Ignacio300081238cih]

Same for me

[Abu25]

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback.

We’ve reproduced the issue and apologize for the inconvenience.

Our team is working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience and support.

Thanks,

Bridge Team

[StSc31530555ocxa]

I have the same problem! thought it was only me, but apparently not. 
It's really annoying....

[GiorgioMartinoli]

Hello,

I’m reporting what seems to be a regression in Adobe Bridge 2026 on macOS Tahoe (26.0.1).

In all previous versions, it was possible to drag a folder from Finder onto the Adobe Bridge icon and Bridge would open directly on that folder.

Now a “no-access” icon appears when dragging a folder onto the app icon; even though the official documentation still lists this as a valid method to open folders.

IS this change intentional or it is a bug?

It’s a very convenient feature for macOS users and part of many daily workflows.

Thank you,
Giorgio

[GiorgioMartinoli]

I have the same problem

[Bruce at TRG]

MacOS, Bridge v16 (2026). I became accustomed to being able to drag a folder from MacOS to the Bridge icon in the Dock, and then Bridge would open that folder location. Easy and fast!

But the new version doesn't allow this, nothing happens if I try it. I'd love to see it return.

Work around: I can drag the folder into Bridge's path bar, but it is a more difficult target to hit for a drag n' drop.

[Phototopos]

Same issue for me 

[andre_mac]

Try holding down the "Command" key while dragging the folder or file onto the Bridge icon, it should work.

[albertc41784295]

WHAT.
Came here with the same issue and this works, don't understand why sudenly we need to do this though.

[easygoing_Charm5FC8]

It worked!!

Thanks so much!

[gwen_6831]

Big Issue for a Simple Task: Constantly having difficulty with dragging folders to Bridge 2026 icon in Mac, doesnt seem to load the folder.

[jp1991]

How to make something unnecessary complicated...

[andreas_7710]

Around 10 or 20 years I am used to drag and drop folder onto the icon in the dock of MacOS. Please fix that it does not work anymore with this update!

[Erik Bloodaxe]

See the post immediately below yours:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/bridge-discussions/bridge-drag-drop-2026/td-p/15566860

[Anshul_Saini]

updating status

[martins11752815]

This works. Thanks! Would still be nice if they took care of it in the next update, but this is a good work around.

[Barry Rudick]

Dragging a folder or file on the Bridge 16.0 icon in the Dock does not launch the app. Also, when the app is open, dragging folder does not do anything.

Same operations work fine with version 15x.

Prefs were reset and still does not wok.

Mac OS 15.71, Mac Mini

[Srishti Bali]

Hi @Barry Rudick

We’ve been able to reproduce the issue and apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it as quickly as possible. I’m merging your query into the existing thread — we’ll post updates there as soon as we have more information.

Regards,

Srishti

[pankajg6675616]

Hi @GiorgioMartinoli ,

Thank you for your feedback.

This issue wasn’t intended, and we’re currently working on a fix.
For now, please hold the Command key and drag the file or folder onto the Bridge icon to continue working.

We appreciate your patience and support.

Thanks,

Bridge Team

[GiorgioMartinoli]

Thank you for your quick reply and for looking into this.
I’ve tried dragging folders while holding the Command key, but unfortunately it doesn’t work either.

I really hope this issue can be fixed soon.

Thanks again for your help and support.

[artichoked]

Oh come on! Do better Adobe and let's try not to break some of the most important workflow efficiencies.