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  1. Support for Windows 64-bit (ARM64, e.g. Snapdragon X Elite) devices (including Copilot+, Surface)

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    34 comments  ·  Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests » Performance, Enhancements  ·  Admin →
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    Started (Available in Beta)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Illustrator is now available as a native Windows ARM build in Beta — previously it was limited to some setups via x64 emulation through Windows on ARM's translation layer.

    Now it’s been compiled and is running directly on ARM64, no emulation.

    Key differences

    • ~30% performance gain vs. the emulated build
    • Lower CPU/battery footprint
    • A proper base for further ARM-specific optimizations

    Known limitations

    • Third-party plugins: Not currently supported. The team will share SDK availability details soon.
    • CC Libraries panel: Not supported in this build. The panel will not appear in the panel list.
    • AutoCAD (DWG) files: Real DWG format is not supported.
    • Version History panel (cloud documents): Panel does not refresh after saving. Workaround: close and reopen the document.
    • Encrypted PDFs: Not supported.
    • The "Use Precise Cursor" setting is not imported correctly when importing preferences.

    Please try to update from your CCD app and give it a go!

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    Gabrielle Buck commented  · 

    I was able to download Illustrator Beta on my Surface Pro 11 Windows ARM64 Copilot+ PC but now it says the build is expired. I need Illustrator desperately for school/work as all my files are in Illustrator and I have impending deadlines.

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