Goodbye Flash, the Successor: Adobe Officially Announces Shutdown of Animate in 2026, Focusing on the AI Track
Adobe announced that its 2D animation software Animate will stop service on March 1, 2026, marking a shift in the company's strategic focus toward artificial intelligence. Enterprise customer support will be extended until 2029, while regular users will receive support until 2027. Adobe acknowledges the important position of Animate in the animation ecosystem but has decided not to release a 2025 version due to the influence of new technologies and AI trends.
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