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Update now if
- You have an Intel Mac. Premiere 26 is the last version that runs on Intel Macs. Get the latest 26.5 update and you have every feature your Mac can run.
- Your Mac or PC can't run Premiere Pro 2027. On macOS 14, or on Windows 11 version 23H2, Premiere 26 is the newest version you can install today.
- You mask a lot. Object Mask masks and tracks a person in one click, and the new shape masks track much faster.
- You edit interviews, podcasts or social video. Paper Edit builds a cut from your transcript, and single-word captions are one click away.
- You're on Premiere Pro 2025 and starting a new project. A fresh project is the easiest place to try the new tools.
Wait if
- You're in the middle of a big project. Finish it in the version you started it in. Projects saved in Premiere 26 don't open in Premiere Pro 2025.
- You share projects with others. Agree on one version with your team, and update together.
- Your computer can run Premiere Pro 2027. Then you may want to go straight to 2027, which adds the finished Color Mode. Our guide on whether to update to Premiere Pro 2027 helps you decide.
Premiere Pro 2026 system requirements
| Computer | Premiere Pro 2026 | Premiere Pro 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Mac with Apple silicon on macOS 15 or later | Supported | Supported |
| Mac with Apple silicon on macOS 14 | Supported. macOS 14 was the minimum at launch | Update to macOS 15 first |
| Intel Mac | Supported (8th generation Intel or newer). The last version for Intel | Not supported |
| Windows 11 version 24H2 or later | Supported | Supported |
| Windows 11 version 23H2 | Not blocked, but 24H2 is the official minimum | Can't install it |
| Windows 10 | Not officially supported. 26.3 and later show an alert | Not officially supported |
| Windows on ARM | Runs natively on Snapdragon X | Runs natively |
On Windows you need an Intel 6th generation or AMD Ryzen 1000 series processor or newer, and a GPU with at least 4 GB of memory. Plan on 8 GB of RAM at least, 16 GB for HD and 32 GB or more for 4K. Adobe listed macOS 14 Sonoma as the minimum when 26.0 came out, and its current 26.x requirements page lists macOS 15 Sequoia, so use macOS 15 if your Mac can run it.
What changes when you update
- The app has a new name. From 26.0 it's called Adobe Premiere in the Creative Cloud app, not Premiere Pro. It's the same app.
- Old projects get a new copy. When you open a Premiere Pro 2025 project, Premiere 26 keeps the original and saves a new 26 project. A project saved in 26 doesn't open in 2025. To go back, export it as XML and import that into the older version.
- Projects move freely within 26. A project works in every 26.x version, from 26.0 to 26.5.
- Masks look different. The Ellipse, Rectangle and Pen masks are redesigned, and Object Mask is a new tool in the toolbar.
- Twirl is rebuilt. 26.5 has a new Twirl effect, and the original sits under Legacy. Existing projects stay the same.
- Some features use credits. The Generative Media Tool uses Adobe's generative credits. 26.5.1 made it clearer how many credits a generation uses.
If you have to stay on Premiere 26
On an Intel Mac, on macOS 14 or on Windows 11 version 23H2, Premiere 26 is where you edit for now. That's not a bad place to be. Get the latest 26.5 update so you have Paper Edit, the Generative Media Tool, the newest Object Mask and support for cameras like the Sony FX5. Color Mode exists in 26 only as a beta, so you keep grading with the Lumetri Color panel.
If your computer can run 2027 but you want to stay on 26 for a while, turn off auto updates for Premiere in the Creative Cloud app, so it doesn't jump to 27 on its own.
How to update safely
Step 1: Save and back up your projects
Save every open project in your current version, and keep a copy of any project you're still working on.
Step 2: Install Premiere 26 next to your old version
In the Creative Cloud app, find Premiere, open the menu next to it and choose Other versions. Pick the latest 26.x version and install it. If you use Update instead, open Advanced options and turn off Remove old versions. Both versions then sit side by side, so old projects still open in the version they came from.
Step 3: Check your plugins and templates
Make sure the plugins and templates you use every day support Premiere Pro 2026. All of ours do (see below).
Step 4: Start with a copy or a new project
Try Object Mask and Paper Edit on a new project, or on a copy of an old one. When everything works the way you like, move your next big project over.
Do our plugins, templates and presets work in Premiere Pro 2026?
Yes. EaseFlow, BetterFX, QuickPaste and Mako all work in Premiere Pro 2026, on Intel and Apple silicon Macs and on Windows.
- Plugins. Premiere Pro 2021 to 2027.
- Motion Graphics templates. Premiere Pro 2021 to 2027.
- Presets. Premiere Pro 2019 to 2027.
So if you stay on Premiere 26 because of your computer, your tools stay with you.
FAQ
Is Premiere Pro 2026 worth updating to?
Yes, if you're on 2025 or older. Object Mask, the faster shape masks and Paper Edit save real time. If your computer can run Premiere Pro 2027, look at that version too.
Can I still install Premiere Pro 2026?
Yes. In the Creative Cloud app, open the menu next to Premiere and choose Other versions. You can install it next to the version you already have.
What is the last version for Intel Macs?
Premiere 26. Premiere Pro 2027 needs a Mac with Apple silicon, so on an Intel Mac, stay on the latest 26.5 update.
Does Premiere Pro 2026 work on Windows 10?
It isn't officially supported. Adobe's minimum for Premiere 26 is Windows 11 version 24H2, and from 26.3 Premiere shows an alert on Windows 10. Update to Windows 11 if your PC allows it.
Staying on Premiere Pro 2026? See the plugins that work in it.
