Adobe is expanding its native support for Windows on Arm by releasing public beta versions of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder. This move marks a significant step for creators using ARM64-based systems, such as Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs. However, users should be aware that these early releases come with notable feature limitations.
Premiere Pro on Windows on Arm
The native ARM64 version of Premiere Pro is now available, but it’s missing several critical features:
- No support for third-party extensions
- No support for raw video files like Apple ProRes
- No hardware-accelerated playback or export of H.264 and HEVC formats in MP4
Other features that won’t be available now or in future stable releases include:
- Loudness Radar effect
- Export to Wraptor DCP
- Import/export of GoPro CineForm content
- Export to P2 Movie format
After Effects Limitations
Similarly, Adobe After Effects on Windows on Arm also lacks:
- ProRes support
- Inability to import/export:
- ARRIRAW
- SWF
- GoPro CineForm
- JPEG2000 in MXF
- WMV
- No import support for MotionJPEG and MKV
- No hardware-accelerated playback or export for H.264 and HEVC
- Third-party plug-ins are currently unsupported and will require updates for ARM64 compatibility
Audition and Media Encoder Status
Both Adobe Audition and Media Encoder also join the beta rollout but are missing similar features, including hardware acceleration and specific format support.
Background: Why It Matters
Adobe previously released a native Arm version of Photoshop for Windows back in late 2020. However, it’s taken much longer to bring its core video production apps to the ARM64 platform.
For the past year, users of emulated versions on ARM systems have experienced performance issues — especially in demanding editing workflows. This native support is a promising update for the future of video editing on Copilot Plus PCs and other Arm-powered devices.
What’s Next?
Adobe is actively working to fill the feature gaps in future updates. While these beta versions won’t replace full Intel-powered workflows just yet, they signal Adobe’s long-term commitment to Windows on Arm and portable creative tools.
Final Thoughts
The beta release of Adobe’s creative suite for Windows on Arm is a welcome milestone, even if not production-ready. For content creators using Arm devices, native performance is finally within reach — albeit with patience for full feature parity.
Want to test the beta? Visit Adobe’s Creative Cloud desktop app to download the beta versions today and explore the early capabilities of the next-gen ARM64 creative experience.
