Today’s Question: Is the new MacOS Tahoe supported by Adobe applications (especially Lightroom Classic and Photoshop), or should I wait to install this update?
Tim’s Quick Answer: I recommend waiting to upgrade to MacOS Tahoe until after Adobe indicates their applications support this latest operating system update from Apple.
More Detail: While my own testing hasn’t revealed any problems upgrading to MacOS Tahoe, I have seen a handful of reports of issues with Adobe applications. I therefore recommend delaying the upgrade until after the next software updates from Adobe, which will likely be during the Adobe MAX event next month.
Adobe has not yet indicated that the applications in the Creative Cloud suite are compatible with MacOS Tahoe. Furthermore, in general I recommend holding off on updating the operating system when there is a major update to allow more time to determine if there are any issues caused by the update.
I’ve conducted initial compatibility testing of Adobe applications with MacOS Tahoe, and I haven’t had any issues at all. However, I’ve seen a handful of reports from others indicating there are some potential problems. Out of an abundance of caution, I therefore recommend waiting for software updates from Adobe.
Traditionally there have been significant software updates from Adobe that coincide with the Adobe MAX event, which will be held at the end of October. I recommend waiting until those updates are available before upgrading the operating system.
If you’re especially eager to test out the new operating system, all indications are that the update will go smoothly, and you won’t lose any functionality. But I do think it is worth delaying the update if possible.
