Will older Adobe Applications (CS5/CS6) work with Mojave

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I have some Adobe applications that I use for occasional work (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat). These are the versions prior to the CC version (Creative Cloud) and they work on El Capitan through High Sierra.

I don't do enough graphics work justify the cost of a monthly CC license and these older version have been more than enough for what I want to do.

Now, with the new Metal framework of Mojave, will the Adobe Apps continue to function? Contacting Adobe results in a support call that (magically) turns into a sales call for CC.

Has anyone tested Adobe CS5 or 6 products on Mojave beta as of yet and if so, what were the results?

Best Answer

Depends on App

I have tested the following application with basic functionality and ability to open. Tell me if you need me to test others.

Note: I am on Retina computer so it's not going to look great no matter what software I'm using. Also, with almost every app (including Apple Apps) there are error messages about 32-Bit support ending soon or portions of apps are too old to be used but I have found they mostly have no effect on anything.

My Config

  • MacBookPro 2017
  • 3.5 Ghz Intel Core i7
  • 16GB Memory
  • macOS Mojave Beta 7

Works

  • Adobe Photoshop CS6 - Bit slow but not too noticeable
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Adobe Bridge CS6 - Didn't test import but should work
  • Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
  • Adobe After Effects CS6
  • Adobe Acrobat X Pro

Does Not Work

Distiller :(

If anyone can add to this please do!

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