Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI | TechCrunch

Adobe Animate, a 2D animation software, will be discontinued by Adobe on March 1, 2026, as the company shifts its focus to AI technologies. Enterprise customers will receive technical support until March 1, 2029, while other customers will have support until March 2025. Adobe explained that Animate has served its purpose well over the past 25 years but is no longer aligned with the company's current direction. The decision has been met with disappointment and anger among users, who are concerned about the lack of alternatives that mirror Animate’s functionality.