Pakistan, Feb. 3 -- Adobe has announced that it will officially discontinue its long-running 2D animation software, Adobe Animate, effective March 1, 2026, the company confirmed on Monday via its support site.

The decision is part of Adobe's broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence. According to the company's FAQ, while Animate "served its purpose well" for over 25 years, "new platforms and paradigms have emerged that better meet users' needs."

The announcement has drawn frustration from long-time users, many of whom rely on Animate as the primary tool for their animation workflows. Some have called for the software to be open-sourced, while others expressed concern over the impact on their Creative Cloud subscriptions and...