The iPad Pro can run certain Adobe Creative Cloud applications, but it does so with limitations. Since the iPad Pro operates on iPadOS, it cannot run the full desktop versions of Adobe Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop and Illustrator, which require macOS or Windows. However, Adobe offers mobile versions of some of its apps for iOS devices, including the iPad Pro. These mobile apps include Adobe Photoshop for iPad, Adobe Illustrator for iPad, Adobe Fresco, and others, which provide some of the functionality of their desktop counterparts but are designed for more basic or touch-centric workflows.
For example, Adobe Photoshop for iPad offers many features similar to the desktop version but lacks some advanced tools and functionalities. Adobe Illustrator for iPad is also available but is not as fully featured as its desktop counterpart. Adobe Fresco is a drawing and painting app that integrates well with other Adobe tools and is optimized for touch input.
If you need to use the full version of Adobe Creative Cloud applications on an iPad Pro, one workaround is to use remote desktop software like AstroPad, which allows you to connect your iPad to a Mac and use it as a graphics tablet to control the Mac's Adobe applications remotely[1].
In summary, while the iPad Pro can run some Adobe Creative Cloud apps, it is not a replacement for a desktop or laptop when it comes to running the full suite of professional Adobe software. However, it can be a powerful tool for graphic design and creative work when used with apps like Procreate, Affinity Designer, and Adobe's own mobile offerings[3][6].
Citations:[1] https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/creative-cloud-suite-on-ipad-pro/td-p/9002061
[2] https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/how-do-i-get-creative-cloud-onto-my-ipad-pro-and-sync/td-p/8791874
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKDTAoDcQrg
[4] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251217169
[5] https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/adobe-creative-cloud-for-ipad-pro-ios-18/td-p/14946270
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/iPadPro/comments/10w7y89/im_so_confused_my_ipad_pro_now_has_a_better/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/Adobe/comments/z32kq8/adobe_creative_cloud_account_on_ipad_pro/
[8] https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/best-adobe-software-can-i-use-for-my-ipad-pro-intergrate-with-my-mac-desktop/m-p/12825279
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TVywEv2-0E
[10] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252259314