Adobe After Effects has received significant updates, including support for SVG files, improved 3D parametric meshes, and advanced motion typography features. Users can now animate variable fonts and apply Substance 3D materials to enhance realism in their projects. The new Unmult effect simplifies compositing footage with bright backgrounds.

Adobe reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate amid strong customer backlash. The software will now enter maintenance mode, meaning it will receive security updates and bug fixes but no new features. Users expressed frustration over the lack of suitable alternatives.

Adobe announced it would discontinue Adobe Animate, alarming long-time users who rely on the software for their work. After significant backlash, Adobe quickly reversed its decision, stating that Animate will remain available and supported, albeit in maintenance mode with no new features.

Adobe showcased several new AI tools at the MAX conference, including Project Motion Map, which animates static images, and Project Clean Take, which allows detailed audio editing in videos. Other highlights include Project Light Touch for adjusting photo lighting and Project Frame Forward, enabling video edits based on changes to the first frame.