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Adobe Media Encoder system requirements

Your computer must meet the minimum technical specifications outlined below to run Adobe Media Encoder. For optimum performance, use recommended system specifications.

Applicable for:

Adobe Media Encoder versions 24.6 (August), 24.5 (June), 24.4 (May), 24.3 (March), 24.2 (February), 24.1 (December), 24.0.2 and 24.0 (October 2023). View previous system requirements here.

System requirements for Adobe Media Encoder

Note:

Minimum specifications are for encoding HD video. Recommended specifications are for encoding video HD, 4K, or higher resolutions.

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows

Minimum

Recommended

Processor

  • Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU, or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required
Note:

 it is not possible to install the 24.0 versions on Intel® 3rd Generation of processors or older (as well as older AMD processors).

Intel® 11th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU

Operating system    

Windows 10 (64-bit) V22H2 or later

Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (or later) or Windows 11.

Memory

8 GB of RAM

  • 16 GB of RAM for HD media

  • 32 GB or more for 4K and higher

GPU

2 GB of GPU memory

  • 4 GB of GPU memory for HD and some 4K media

  • 6 GB or more for 4K and higher 

Storage

  • 8 GB of available hard disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (does not install on removable flash storage)
  • Additional high-speed drive for media
  • Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache
  • Additional high-speed drive(s) for media

Display

1024 x 768 (VGA)

  • 1920 x 1080 or greater
  • DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows

Sound card

ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model

ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model

Network storage connection

1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only)

10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow

Minimum and recommended system requirements for macOS

Minimum

Recommended

Processor

  • Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 AVX2 Support for CPU

Apple silicon M1 or newer

Operating system

macOS Monterey (version 12) or later

Note:
  • Support for macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) has been discontinued. Installing the 24.0 versions of our video applications on macOS 11.0 or older is not be possible.
  • The 24.0 versions of Adobe Media Encoder is not be supported on Rosetta. Mac users can continue to use the 24.0 version on Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac.

macOS Monterey (version 12) or later

Memory

8 GB of RAM

Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory

GPU

Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory 

Intel: 2 GB of GPU memory

Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory

Storage

  • 8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (does not install on removable flash storage)
  • Additional high-speed drive for media
  • Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache
  • Additional high-speed drive(s) for media

Display

1024 x 768 (VGA)

  • 1920 x 1080 or greater
  • DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows

Network storage connection

1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only)

10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow

Note:

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. 

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. Applications and services may not be available in all countries or languages and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Extra fees or membership charges may apply.

Language versions available for Adobe Media Encoder

  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Czech
  • Polish
  • Dutch
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Русский
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • 简体中文
  • Swedish
  • Turkish
  • Chinese Traditional

Adobe Media Encoder supports text composition in Middle Eastern and Indic scripts using the “South Asian and Middle Eastern” text engine.

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