Adobe Desktop Service
Apple Silicon version seen at v6.9.1.1 · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
Adobe Desktop Service is a background utility that runs as part of Adobe Creative Cloud installations on Mac. It handles core system-level functions for Adobe applications, including license verification, update checking, and communication between Adobe apps and Adobe's cloud services. This service runs automatically when you have Adobe Creative Cloud apps installed and is essential for proper functioning of Adobe software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Creative Suite applications. Users typically don't interact with this service directly, but it's a critical component that ensures Adobe apps can authenticate, sync settings, and receive updates properly.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Apple Silicon version of Adobe Desktop Service is already available and has been confirmed running on real Macs. The latest native version spotted is 6.9.1.1, which supports Apple Silicon architecture. Since you're currently running version 6.4.0.359, you should update to the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud, which will automatically install the native version of this service. You can update through the Creative Cloud Desktop app or download the latest version directly from Adobe's website. This update will eliminate the need for Rosetta 2 translation and should provide better performance and efficiency on Apple Silicon Macs.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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