Character Animator system requirements | earlier releases

Windows

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit). Note that Windows 10 version 1507 is not supported
• 8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
  
• 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• 1280x1080 display (1920x1080 or larger recommended)
  
• Webcam (for face tracking)
• Microphone (for audio recording and lip sync)
  
• Headphones (to prevent recorded audio takes from being re-recorded in subsequent takes)
• Latest qualified graphics driver for your GPU, with at least OpenGL 3.2 support
  
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

*NOTICE TO USERS: Internet connection, Adobe ID, and acceptance of license agreement required to activate and use this product. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Adobe services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and the Adobe Privacy Policy (see http://www.adobe.com/legal.html). Applications and services may not be available in all countries or languages and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or membership charges may apply.

macOS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• macOS version 10.11, 10.12, or 10.13
• 8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
  
• 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• 1440x900 display (1920x1080 or larger recommended)
  
• GPU with at least OpenGL 3.2 support
• Webcam (for face tracking)
• Microphone (for audio recording and lip sync)
• Headphones (to prevent recorded audio takes from being re-recorded in subsequent takes)
  
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

*NOTICE TO USERS: Internet connection, Adobe ID, and acceptance of license agreement required to activate and use this product. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Adobe services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and the Adobe Privacy Policy (see http://www.adobe.com/legal.html). Applications and services may not be available in all countries or languages and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or membership charges may apply.

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