Overview
- Adobe confirmed Animate will be removed from sale on March 1, 2026, with details published in an official FAQ and customer notices.
- The FAQ states installed versions will continue to run, though application access and downloads end after the respective support windows.
- Adobe presents the move as part of a shift toward newer platforms, highlighting its push into AI-enabled tools across Creative Cloud.
- There is no direct replacement inside Adobe’s suite, with suggested partial workflows in After Effects and Adobe Express and third‑party options like Toon Boom Harmony and Moho.
- Animators and studios voiced strong objections over workflow disruption and legacy file access, while investors reacted calmly with shares edging higher.