ZXPInstaller
ZXPInstaller is a free macOS utility that simplifies the installation of Adobe extensions packaged in ZXP format. It provides a drag-and-drop interface to install extensions for Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, eliminating the need for manual file management or complex configuration steps. The tool is designed to be approachable for users of any skill level while making third-party Adobe functionality accessible without cost.
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1 suggestionZXPInstaller has not been tested or confirmed to run natively on Apple Silicon, and there is no evidence of an active native build. The app is freely distributed and appears to be maintained, but no recent updates confirming Apple Silicon support have been documented. Given that we are now in May 2026 — over two years before Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028) — you have time to monitor the situation. Check the SourceForge project page periodically for updates, or contact the developer to ask about Apple Silicon support plans. If native support does not materialise before late 2027 or early 2028, consider looking into Adobe's own extension management features or alternative tools that have confirmed native Apple Silicon builds, as the Intel-only version will stop working after September 2028.
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