Adobe has committed to security updates for Intel-native Photoshop v26.0 until at least April 2026. However, feature updates for Intel will likely stop in late 2025.
For users of Adobe-Photoshop-v26.0-macOS-for-INTEL.dmg:
If you plan to keep your Intel Mac for 3+ more years, install v26.0 now and avoid updating to hypothetical v27 if it drops Intel support. Adobe-Photoshop-v26.0-macOS-for-INTEL.dmg
Should you need to remove it cleanly:
Do not simply delete the .dmg or drag the app to Trash – that leaves launch daemons and kernel extensions intact. Adobe has committed to security updates for Intel-native
Adobe-Photoshop-v26.0-macOS-for-INTEL.dmg represents a vital lifeline for thousands of creative professionals who built their studios around the powerhouse Intel Mac Pro and iMac 2020. While the industry shifts toward Apple silicon, this release proves Adobe has not abandoned its Intel user base—offering full generative AI features, performance improvements, and stability fixes.
If you are an Intel Mac user: Download only from Adobe Creative Cloud. Install cleanly. Optimize your scratch disk. And enjoy the last great version of Photoshop built with your processor at its heart. If you plan to keep your Intel Mac
If you are on Apple silicon: Use the Universal Installer. This Intel-specific DMG will only frustrate you with unnecessary translation.
Have you installed v26.0 on an Intel Hackintosh? Share your experience in the comments below. But remember: Only genuine hardware is supported for Adobe licensing.
Drag the Install.app to your Applications folder or double-click it. The Adobe Creative Cloud installer will launch. Sign in with your Adobe ID (requires an active subscription – Creative Cloud All Apps or Photoshop Single App).