Overview
- Sales of the 2D animation app end on March 1, with support and downloads available for individual users through March 1, 2027 and for enterprise customers through March 1, 2029.
- Adobe offers no one-to-one replacement, pointing Creative Cloud Pro customers to After Effects for keyframe work and Adobe Express for simple animation effects.
- The company says previously downloaded copies will keep working during the support window, though its FAQ notes that application access ends after those deadlines.
- Animators and creators have criticized the move and urged Adobe to open-source the software, citing risks to active workflows and preservation of past projects.
- Adobe shares edged higher after the announcement, reflecting a muted market reaction that views the shift as part of broader product reallocation.