InDesign 2026 Freezing on macOS Tahoe and Unable to Launch App

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November 18, 2025
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Currently on a mac running Tahoe 26.0.1. I'm having freezing issues for InDesign version 21.0.1 and 20.5.1. I've restarted my compture, uninstalled/reinstalled, cleared the cache upwards of 50 times. It'll occassionally work and then get stuck in an endless loop of being frozen forcing me to Force Quit.

This is supremely frustrating as I use InDesign primarily for 99% of all my projects. This issue has been ongoing for weeks. HELP!

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leo.r

Community Expert

Did the problem start after upgrading to Tahoe? Also, how much RAM do you have?

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Lilly-125Author

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Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I believe it began after upgrading to Tahoe. I have 16GB of RAM.
In the process of downloading the current upgrade right now, can keep you updated.

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

@Abhishek Rao My Creative cloud is also " missing or damaged" so I'm reinstalling Creative Cloud desktop

Hello @Lilly-125,

I appreciate the update, and I sincerely apologize that the problem continues to occur. Since Creative Cloud is also indicating a missing or damaged message, this suggests a more significant system-level conflict impacting both Creative Cloud and InDesign. Please attempt to completely uninstall both Creative Cloud and InDesign using the CC Cleaner Tool, then reinstall them and check the app again. You can follow the instructions here: https://adobe.ly/4oXaYFN

Kindly inform me of the outcome after you have reinstalled everything.

I look forward to your update.

Abhishek

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