Adobe After Effects

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Adobe After Effects runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Arm support since version 26.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

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Publisher: Adobe
Type: Native Arm64
Version: 26.0
Source: Qualcomm · Source
Data updated: Mar 2, 2026

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Data updated: Mar 2, 2026
Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026
Device test date: Not recorded

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Install choice

Adobe After Effects has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.

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Data freshness

Qualcomm · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Adobe After Effects on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does Adobe After Effects work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

Adobe After Effects runs natively on Windows on Arm. Arm support since version 26.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Is Adobe After Effects native Arm64 or emulated?

Adobe After Effects ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does Adobe After Effects work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

Adobe After Effects is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.