Your computer must meet the minimum technical specifications outlined below to run Adobe Media Encoder. For optimum performance, use recommended system specifications.
Applicable for:
Media Encoder versions 25.1 (December 2024) and 25.0 (October 2024). View previous system requirements here.
Minimum specifications are for encoding HD video. Recommended specifications are for encoding video HD, 4K, or higher resolutions.
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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Processor |
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Intel® 11th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 3000 series or newer CPU |
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Operating system |
Windows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or later |
Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (or later) or Windows 11 |
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Memory |
8 GB of RAM |
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GPU |
2 GB of GPU memory |
8 GB of GPU memory |
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Storage |
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Display |
1024 x 768 (VGA) |
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Sound card |
ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model |
ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model |
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Network storage connection |
1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only) |
10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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Processor |
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Apple silicon M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra or newer |
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Operating system |
macOS Monterey (version 12) or later |
macOS Monterey (version 12) or later |
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Memory |
8 GB of RAM |
Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory |
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GPU |
Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory Intel: 2 GB of GPU memory |
Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory |
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Storage |
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Display |
1024 x 768 (VGA) |
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Network storage connection |
1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only) |
10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
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Adobe Media Encoder supports text composition in Middle Eastern and Indic scripts using the “South Asian and Middle Eastern” text engine.
