Adobe Dynamic Media Classic Desktop app: Now available new-ui-2020

Adobe Flash Player was a Web browser plug-in that allowed Web browsers to use content developed on the Adobe Flash Platform. The Web user interface of Adobe Dynamic Media Classic (currently labeled Scene7 Publishing System or SPS in the product) required the Adobe Flash Player. When Adobe Flash is deprecated December 31, 2020, Adobe Dynamic Media Classic customers will no longer be able to log into the Web user interface. Because of this change, Adobe has provided customers with a desktop app that replaces the browser experience.

The new desktop app is available as a .dmg installer for macOS or as an .exe installer for Windows®.

See the Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app to review system requirements, download, and install the new app, and then sign in to it.

After downloading, installing, and launching the desktop app, you are presented with a refreshed sign-in. By entering your existing user name and password and selecting the appropriate server based on your region, you can sign in to Adobe Dynamic Media Classic. The overall experience is the same as the familiar Web browser version that you are used to. From the desktop app, you can access the Adobe Dynamic Media Classic Production and Staging environments. You can also access Media Portal if you are credentialed for this capability.

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Only one instance of the desktop app can be installed and active at a time on a given computer. However, there is no restriction on the number of installations you can have across computers.

There are no changes to the underlying APIs for Adobe Dynamic Media Classic.

No. Adobe Dynamic Media Classic customers do not have to migrate or change any third-party integrations to use the new desktop app.

No. There is no impact to automation scripts. The new desktop app acts and behaves in a way that is similar to the browser-based experience that you are already familiar with.

Yes. The new desktop app is a cross-platform solution and works on Macs and PCs. Linux® is not supported.

Adobe is committed to ensuring its products meet the security requirements of its customers. The new Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app continues to provide customers with a highly secure experience that conforms to all Adobe security standards.

Some companies do not let you download and install software and apps onto your system without approval. In such cases, work with your IT team early to gain permission to access the new Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app. Remember that after December 31, 2020 the browser version will be deprecated. It is important that you avoid waiting until the last minute to download the new desktop app.

No. The AIR technology on which the new Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app is built restricts a user from having multiple instances of the app open at a given time.

When using the new Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app on Windows®, you can upload a maximum of 150 files at a time using the Upload dialog box. This limitation was already addressed before the end of 2020. There are no upload restrictions on the macOS Platform.

No to both questions. No SKU or license change is required to use the new Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app.

Following the release of the Adobe Dynamic Media Classic desktop app on June 30, 2020, if Adobe releases a new version, customers are required to download and install the new version (replace the existing app in Applications). You are notified of the new release through your Adobe Account Team and an in-app upgrade notification mechanism that notifies users of an upgrade.

Contact Adobe Support with any issues that you have while using the app.

Adobe Dynamic Media Classic is a powerful, feature-rich solution designed to enhance your rich media strategies. To ensure you take advantage of all the capabilities, be sure you explore these practical resources:

• Adobe Dynamic Media Classic Best Practices Tutorial
• Adobe Blog Posts
• Adobe Dynamic Media Newsletter Archives

To learn more about the benefits of upgrading to the next generation of rich media authoring, publishing, and dynamic delivery, visit the Adobe Dynamic Media portal for upgrading.