Adobe Illustrator CS6 and Catalina: A Troublesome Combination?

If you're planning to upgrade to macOS Catalina (10.15) and are an Adobe Illustrator user, be prepared for potential issues. I recently encountered problems when trying to run Illustrator CS6 on my new Mac running Catalina. In this article, I'll share my experience and offer some advice on how to overcome the challenges.

Firstly, it's essential to update Illustrator before upgrading to Catalina. I tried updating from Illustrator CS6 to the latest version (23.1.1) before installing the new operating system. This approach worked smoothly, allowing me to run Illustrator without any issues on one of my Macs. However, when I attempted to install Illustrator CS6 directly on another Mac running Catalina, I encountered problems.

The main issue is that Adobe Illustrator CS6 has compatibility issues with macOS 10.15 Catalina. Their advice is to downgrade to macOS 10.14 Mojave, which is not an ideal solution for those who want to take advantage of the latest operating system features.

Adobe's technical support team was unable to assist me with this issue, and after some troubleshooting, I discovered that Illustrator CS6 has problems installing ColorSync profiles. The error message I received indicated that there was a problem deleting a file in the '/Library/ColorSync/Profiles/Recommended' directory.

If you're facing similar issues, my advice is to uninstall Illustrator CS6 and then install the latest version (23.1.1) using the Creative Cloud app. As an Enterprise license holder, I have access to the newest versions of most Adobe software, which has been a lifesaver in this situation.

In conclusion, while Adobe Illustrator CS6 may work on older operating systems like macOS 10.14 Mojave, it's not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina. To avoid frustration and potential crashes, I recommend updating to the latest version of Illustrator or using an alternative design software like Affinity Designer.

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