*Last Modified: September 2021
As you may be aware, Adobe Flash reached it’s end-of-life on 31 December, 2020. The following information will help to ensure a seamless Flash-to-HTML transition for Adobe Connect customers.
Adobe Connect has progressively transitioned to a modern Flash- free architecture with the following -
New
HTML browser client
For Presenters & Participants to host or join Adobe Connect rooms via any modern browser.
New
Native desktop application for Windows
Eliminating the need for Flash
plug-ins in Adobe Connect rooms.
New
Native desktop application for
Mac
Eliminating the need for Flash
plug-ins in Adobe Connect rooms.
New
HTML SDK 2020, V11
SDK and Web-services API available to build HTML-based customised apps & integrations
New
New Native Mobile apps
For Presenters & Participants to host or join Adobe Connect rooms via any mobile device
Since December 2020, users can no longer join Adobe Connect rooms using old Flash-based browsers, such as IE11. To assist our customers in transitioning from Flash to HTML, Adobe Connect will continue interim support for old Flash-based Classic View in its native desktop applications for few more months.
However, we strongly recommend, that in order to experience the best of Adobe Connect features & enhancements, customer migrate their content, rooms & users to the new HTML-based Standard View at the earliest.
What you need to know about the old Classic View as a Host?
If you are currently on Adobe Connect Version 11.2 or higher, all your rooms are set to the new Standard View by default. However, as host you have an option to disable it and fall back to Classic View in native desktop applications, if at all, you need to use old Flash content (swf, flv, f4v), flash based customised pods or PPTs. Your choice of Standard or Classic view as a host will be applicable for all participants in the room.
This support for Classic View in the native desktop applications is only for the interim and will soon be disabled.
What you need to know about the old Classic View as a participant?
If you are using the latest version of Adobe Connect desktop or mobile applications or joining using a modern HTML browser, you should have a seamless experience. You may be prompted to update application or join from a browser; in case you are not using the latest version.
Have questions? Join the discussion forum
How can you be ready?
Important considerations while choosing your interface setting - Classic View, Standard View, Standard View with enhanced audio
Upcoming changes with Adobe Connect 11.2 - What users need to know
Create your Flash to HTML content migration plan to manage old Flash content & recordings
Learn more about Standard View - new user interface of Adobe Connect
Migrating Legacy Flash eLearning Content to HTML5
Publishing files To HTML5 using
Adobe Captivate
*Last Modified : September 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Adobe announce the end-of-life for Flash Player?
On 25 July, 2017, Adobe announced plans to end-of-life the Flash Player on 31 Dec., 2020. See original communication here. All modern browsers have been notifying users and will no longer allow enabling Flash players from 12 Jan.2021. More information here.
Will my old Flash content continue to work in my Adobe Connect rooms?
If you are on Adobe Connect version 11.2 or higher you may continue using flash content in rooms set to Classic View using a native desktop application. This support will end soon.
What will happen if a user is trying to view old recordings with Flash content in the new HTML browser client?
If a user is trying to view an old recording with Flash content in HTML browser, it will play in Standard View but show ‘content not supported’ for the Flash components of the recording. The user will be prompted to switch to Desktop app in Classic View for better experience. Old recordings (from version C10.x onwards) can be viewed and converted to MP4 using the Classic application. Learn more about recordings playback here.
Where can I see the most recent hardware, network and Systems requirements for Adobe Connect to work?
Please visit the Technical Specifications and System Requirements page. Please note that older Flash-based browsers like IE11 are no longer supported since the Adobe Flash end of life on 31 Dec.2020 . Users with Flash-based browsers will be asked to join via Adobe Connect native application.
Will customers be able to choose their preferred upgrade timing to the latest version of Adobe Connect?
If you are on a Hosted deployment you will be on the latest version of Adobe Connect by default. Our on-premises and managed deployment customers can choose their preferred upgrade paths. We will have the older Flash-based applications available for on-premise customers here.
How can I know when my Adobe Connect account will be upgraded to the latest version of Adobe Connect?
You can enter your Adobe Connect account URL in this Upgrade Timetable tool to determine when your Adobe Connect account will be upgraded.
Will customers be able to choose their preferred upgrade timing to the latest version of Adobe Connect?
If you are on a Hosted deployment you will be on the latest version of Adobe Connect by default. Our on-premises and managed deployment customers can choose their preferred upgrade paths. We will have the older Flash-based applications available for on-premise customers here.
Why should we consider upgrading to the latest version of Adobe Connect?
For the best Adobe Connect experience leveraging all the enhanced capabilities such as enhanced audio with the latest codecs, noise cancellation libraries, native closed captioning and many more, we recommend upgrading to Adobe Connect 11.2 or higher. Classic View via the flash-based native application will continue to stay available here for the on-premise customer but with limited technical support and no enhancements.