A set of recent changes to Wine could remove one of Linux’s longest-standing software roadblocks. A developer working under the name PhialsBasement has introduced patches that allow Adobe Creative Cloud to install on Linux, making it possible to run Adobe Photoshop through Wine.
The work targets failures that have historically stopped Adobe’s installer from running at all. Creative Cloud relies on Windows components that Wine does not fully implement, causing the setup process to abort early. The new patches focus on closing those gaps rather than modifying Adobe software directly.
According to the developer, two missing pieces have been key blockers. One is MSHTML, Microsoft’s legacy browser engine used by some Windows applications for embedded web interfaces. The other is MSXML, a set of XML services required by many script-driven installers and applications on Windows XP SP3 and later. Without these components behaving correctly, Creative Cloud cannot complete its setup routine.
The patches introduce support for these dependencies in Wine, allowing the Creative Cloud installer framework to run as expected. With the changes applied, both Photoshop 2021 and Photoshop 2025 were reported to install successfully and launch on Linux systems. Basic functionality works, though the setup is not described as flawless.
Other users testing the same code have confirmed that compatibility is improved, but limitations remain. Performance issues, missing features, and occasional glitches are still present, and the experience does not yet match running Photoshop on Windows or macOS. The changes focus on enabling installation and execution rather than polishing day-to-day usability.
The patches were initially submitted to Valve’s custom Wine tree, used for projects like Proton. The developer has since been asked to resubmit the work to Wine’s main repository on GitLab, where it would need to go through review before being accepted upstream. That process can take time, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
Wine already supports a large number of Windows applications, particularly games, but creative software has been a weaker area. Adobe applications are among the most frequently cited reasons professionals avoid Linux on the desktop. Improving Creative Cloud compatibility addresses a practical limitation rather than adding a niche feature.
Adobe Creative Cloud remains a subscription-based platform that manages applications, updates, and licensing. Photoshop continues to be treated as an industry standard for image editing, which makes its absence on Linux more noticeable than many other Windows-only tools.
At this stage, the work remains experimental and limited to custom Wine builds. Users interested in testing it should expect manual setup and incomplete behavior. Whether the patches are merged into upstream Wine will determine how accessible Photoshop on Linux becomes in the future.
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