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This version will continue to support many of the essential capabilities you rely on today, while also providing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>simplified user experience<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>modernized interface<\/strong> aligned with other ArcGIS applications<\/li>\n<li>Improved performance and workflows for collaboration between GIS and design teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re currently using the plugin with Photoshop, we recommend using <strong>Illustrator\u2019s export and conversion tools<\/strong> to bring ArcGIS-based map content into Photoshop.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Supporting Your Transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To help with your transition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Version 3.9 will be supported through <strong>November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Transition resources will be made available with the new update. 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