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Why is Fresco not available for Mac Desktop???

  • May 5, 2020
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Why is Fresco not available for Mac Desktop????

    Correct answer Anshul_Saini

    I understand that Fresco is available for Windows desktops but not for Mac. Yes, it makes sense that Fresco was designed with Windows hybrid touch devices and non-touch devices in mind, considering the versatility of the Windows platform. At the same time, the lack of touch-enabled Macs also played a role in limiting the availability of Fresco on the Mac platform. It's essential for software developers to consider the specific features and capabilities of different devices when designing their applications in order to provide the best possible user experience.

     

    I hope this clarifies!

     

    Best,

    Anshul Saini

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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.

      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
        Participant
        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. 

          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. 

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            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.)

              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

                siliconmana
                siliconmana
                Known Participant
                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.

                  siliconmana
                  siliconmana
                  Known Participant
                  February 11, 2023

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

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                  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.

                    siliconmana
                    siliconmana
                    Known Participant
                    February 5, 2022

                    Agreed it's beyond belief they would only provide IOS versions.

                      Sjaani
                      Community Expert
                      SjaaniCommunity Expert
                      Community Expert
                      May 8, 2020

                      Best thing any of us can suggest is to keep an eye on the System Requirements. Other than that we can't give you any insight into Adobe's plans for their software and which OS they plan to have it released on or when.

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                        Cleo92
                        Participant
                        February 7, 2023

                        I have a mac book pro that was released last year. i think it should be able to run Fresco better than my phone, yet..

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