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Nevertheless, the transition has not been without friction. The most significant drawback has been compatibility with third-party plug-ins. Many essential add-ons—for advanced redaction, document comparison, or integration with document management systems (like SharePoint or iManage)—were written for the 32-bit API. In the initial rollout of the 64-bit Acrobat, these plug-ins simply ceased to function, forcing professional users to maintain a parallel 32-bit installation. While Adobe has worked with developers to update the most critical plug-ins, long-tail compatibility remains an issue for niche tools. Organizations must audit their existing extensions before upgrading. Additionally, some very old, script-based workflows relying on 32-bit ActiveX or COM components may require rewriting.