As Adobe ramps up its investments in AI, the company has decided to shut down its 2D animation software, Adobe Animate. On Monday, Adobe issued an update to the company's support site and sent emails to existing customers announcing Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026. One customer, posting on X, pleaded with Adobe to at least open source the software rather than abandon it. Commenters on the thread responded with angst, saying things like 'this is legit gonna ruin my life,' and 'literally what the hell are they doing' animate is the reason a good chunk of adobe users even subscribe in the first place. Adobe explained its decision to discontinue the program in an FAQ, saying, 'Animate has been a product that has existed for over 25 years and has served its purpose well for creating, nurturing, and developing the animation ecosystem. As technologies evolve, new platforms and paradigms emerge that better serve the needs of the users. Acknowledging this change, we are...
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