Adobe launches native Premiere for iPhone and iPad, replacing Rush

Adobe on Tuesday launched a native Premiere app for iPhone and iPad, bringing its flagship video-editing software to mobile devices for the first time. The free app is designed for on-the-go, pro-level editing and is available worldwide on the App Store, with an Android version and broader mobile support planned for the future, Adobe said.

The mobile Premiere offers an unlimited multitrack timeline that supports video, audio, text and 4K HDR editing, along with frame-accurate trimming, layer controls and color adjustments. Built-in tools include automatic captioning, stylized subtitles, automatic resizing that recenters subjects for different aspect ratios, and one-tap exports to platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram. Projects created on the phone can be sent directly to Premiere Pro on desktop for further work, Adobe said.

Audio-focused features aim to address a frequent complaint among creators. Enhance Speech is an AI-powered tool that removes background noise to isolate dialogue, and a built-in studio offers voice effects and improved voiceover recording. The app also introduces generative sound effects that allow users to record or hum a sound and have the...