Adobe has reintroduced the capability to run Premiere Pro under emulation on Windows 11 ARM laptops powered by the Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip. Initially, Premiere Pro was permitted to function under emulation when Copilot+ PCs debuted, but this feature was temporarily disabled due to performance concerns and glitches. With its return to the Creative Cloud app, it appears that Adobe has addressed some of the initial challenges.
Currently, Premiere Pro operates under emulation, which may result in slower performance compared to traditional Intel or AMD machines. However, early testing indicates that the application is sufficient for basic video projects, accommodating a modest number of layers and audio at 1080p resolution.
The Premiere Pro app will warn you that it’s not ARM native, yet.
Adobe's Commitment to Windows on ARM
While Adobe is working on an ARM-native version of Premiere Pro, the timeline for its release remains unspecified. Currently, Photoshop stands as the only Adobe application available natively for Windows on ARM. Other applications, such as After Effects, are anticipated to follow suit under emulation later this year.
During a significant unveiling event held last month, Adobe reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Windows on ARM with the Adobe Creative Suite. Users can already access Photoshop, Fresco, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Acrobat, Firefly, and a beta version of Illustrator on the new Snapdragon X laptops.
Competitive Landscape
In the competitive landscape, other software developers are also striving to adapt their applications for the Windows on ARM platform. Notably, DaVinci Resolve has already released a beta version that is natively compatible with Windows on ARM, while Microsoft’s Clipchamp app is also available in a native format.
As Adobe continues to develop its ARM-native applications, it remains to be seen how quickly they can close the gap with competitors like DaVinci Resolve. For now, users of Windows 11 on ARM devices can look forward to incremental improvements and a growing suite of compatible creative tools.
