Adobe Embraces the Apple M1 Chip
Adobe has announced that its flagship products now run natively on Apple’s M1‑powered Macs—no more Rosetta2 magic needed. This means smoother performance and faster rendering for designers and editors who want to stay in the Apple ecosystem.
Why This Switch Matters
- Speed boost: Native Apple Silicon support gives a 30–40% jump in task completion.
- Battery life: Faster code means gadgets stay powered longer.
- Future‑proof: Adobe is future‑ready for the shift beyond Intel.
Creative Cloud Gets a New Partner: Frame.io
Adobe has also folded the popular video‑review tool, Frame.io, into its Creative Cloud suite. For video producers, this translates to:
- Quick feedback loops: Stakeholders can tag, comment, and mark up footage instantly.
- Seamless approvals: Clients sign off on edits without juggling multiple apps.
- Remote collaboration: Teams in different locations can edit and review in real time.
In short, Adobe’s new native M1 support and the addition of Frame.io mean a smoother, faster, and more collaborative creative experience—whether you’re designing brand icons or syncing the final cut for your next blockbuster.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud Gets a Frame‑io Upgrade
Remember when the snappy Frame.io was its own darling of the video‑editing world? That’s all history now. In August last year, Adobe rolled it into its Creative Cloud for a whopping $1.275 billion, turning it from a stand‑alone platform into a full‑blown member of the big family.
What’s the Buzz?
- Convenient Access – From Tuesday onward, Creative Cloud users can log into Frame.io straight with their Adobe ID, making the whole “switch accounts” headache a thing of the past.
- Rolling Roll‑out – Adobe’s doing a phased update; everyone should see the new login feature by the end of the week.
- Price Point – The Creative Cloud starts at just $19.99 per month. Not too shabby for extra power.
Apple Silicon Gets a Boost
Adobe’s not stopping at integration. Both After Effects and Premiere Pro have received native M1 support, which means:
- After Effects can now render compositions on an M1 Mac roughly twice as fast as on an Intel‑based iMac.
- Premiere Pro gets a speed boost of up to seven times for launching, again thanks to Apple’s silicon.
Because if you’re a creative pro, you want to get your clips and projects spliced into your final timeline on the quick horse, not a slow stallion.
All in One Place
With Frame.io in‑house, you can collaborate, review, and release your content without leaving the Creative Cloud ecosystem. The days of having to click between two separate pages to post edits are over.
In short, Adobe’s moves are making the creative workflow smoother, faster, and a bit more fun. If you’re still hanging on to that separate Frame.io account, it might be time to hop aboard the Adobe train and buckle in for the ride.
