System requirements | Older versions of Photoshop

Windows

• Intel® Core 2 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor; 2 GHz or faster processor
• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
  
• 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
  
• 2.6 GB of available hard-disk space for 32-bit installation; 3.1 GB of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended*
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.**

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.9 (64-bit), v10.10 (64-bit), or v10.11 (64-bit)
  
• 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
  
• 4 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)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended*
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services.**

* 3D features are disabled on 32-bit platforms and on computers having less than 512MB of VRAM. Video features are not supported on 32-bit Windows systems.

**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 Adobe’s online privacy policy (see http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/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.

*** Design Space (Preview) may have system requirements in addition to the ones listed above. See Design Space (Preview) Help for more information.

Language versions

Photoshop CC 2015.x is available in the following languages:

* Arabic and Hebrew supported in a Middle Eastern version with full right-to-left language support, Arabic/Hebrew features, and an English interface; also in a North African French (Français*) version with full right-to-left language support, Arabic/Hebrew features, and a French interface.

Photoshop CC 2014 system requirements

Windows

• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor (2 GHz or faster)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
  
• 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
• 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB of VRAM (1 GB recommended)**
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X v10.7, v10.8, v10.9, or v10.10
• 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
• 3.2 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)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB of VRAM (1 GB recommended)**
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services.*

* Video features are not supported on 32-bit Windows systems.

* NOTE: 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. Additional fees or membership charges may apply.

** 3D features are disabled and some Mercury Graphics Engine enhanced features may not work with less than 512-MB VRAM. Read the Help article.

Language versions

Photoshop CC 2014 is available in the following languages:

* Arabic and Hebrew supported in a Middle Eastern version with full right-to-left language support, Arabic/Hebrew features, and an English interface; also in a North African French (Français*) version with full right-to-left language support, Arabic/Hebrew features, and a French interface.

Photoshop CC system requirements

Windows

• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor (2 GHz or faster)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 *
• 1 GB of RAM
• 2.5 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with OpenGL® 2.0, 16-bit color, and 512 MB of VRAM (1 GB recommended)**
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services.†

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X v10.7, v10.8, or v10.9
• 1 GB of RAM
• 3.2 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)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with OpenGL 2.0, 16-bit color, and 512 MB of VRAM (1 GB recommended)**
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services.†

* Video features are not supported on 32-bit Windows systems.

** 3D features are disabled with less than 512 MB of VRAM. Read the Help article.

† This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Adobe online services, including the Adobe® Creative Cloud™ service, are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe's online privacy policy. The applications and online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or membership charges may apply.

Legacy versions

Photoshop CS6

Windows

• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor
  
• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 orMicrosoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1. Adobe® Creative Suite® 5.5 and CS6 applications also support Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. See the CS6 FAQ for more information about Windows 8 support.*
  
• 1 GB of RAM
  
• 1 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
  
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB (1 GB recommended) of VRAM
  
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
  
• DVD-ROM drive
  
• This software doesn't operate without activation. Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

† Phone activation is not available.

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
  
• Mac OS X v10.6.8 or v10.7. Adobe Creative Suite 3, 4, 5, CS5.5, and CS6 applications support Mac OS X v10.8 or v10.9 when installed on Intel-based systems.**
  
• 1 GB of RAM
  
• 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)
  
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB (1 GB recommended) of VRAM
  
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
  
• DVD-ROM drive
  
• This software doesn't operate without activation. Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

† Phone activation is not available.

Photoshop CS5

Windows

• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor
• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (Service Pack 2 recommended); or Windows 7
• 1 GB of RAM
• 1 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics adapter, 16-bit color, and 256 MB of VRAM
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.6.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
  

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.5.7 or v10.6
• 1 GB of RAM
• 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-based storage devices)
• 1024 x 768 display (1280 x 800 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics adapter, 16-bit color, and 256 MB of VRAM
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.6.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

*This product may allow you to extend its functionality by accessing certain features that are hosted online, including CS Live online services ("Online Services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The Online Services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the Online Services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Online Privacy Policy, and access to some services may require user registration. Some Online Services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees and require a separate subscription. For more details and to review the applicable terms of use and online privacy policy.

Photoshop CS4

Windows

• 1.8 GHz or faster processor
• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista)
• 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
• 1 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• 1,024 x 768 display (1,280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

Windows 7 compatibility

Mac OS

• PowerPC® G5 or multicore Intel® processor
• Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
• 512 MB of RAM (1 GB 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 flash-based storage devices)
• 1,024 x 768 display (1,280 x 800 recommended) with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

Snow Leopard compatibility

*This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, aren't available in all countries, languages, or currencies and can be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy. Access to these services sometimes requires user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details, review the terms of use and online privacy policy.

Photoshop CS3

 Windows

• Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
• 512 MB of RAM
• 64 MB of video RAM
• 1 GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
• 1,024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7 software required for multimedia features
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation
• Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photos* and other services

Mac OS

• PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.4.8-10.5 (Leopard)
• 512 MB of RAM
• 64 MB of video RAM
• 2 GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
• 1,024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7 software required for multimedia features
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation
• Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photos* and other services

*Online services, including, but not limited to, Adobe Stock Photos and Adobe Connect, may not be available in all countries, languages, and currencies. Availability of services is subject to change. Use of online services is governed by terms and conditions of a separate agreement and may be subject to additional fees.

Photoshop CS2

Windows

• Intel® Xeon™, Xeon Dual, Intel Centrino™, or Pentium® III or 4 processor
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, or Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2
• 320 MB of RAM (384 MB recommended)
• 650 MB of available hard-disk space
• 1,024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation

Mac OS

•  PowerPC® G3, G4, or G5 processor
• Mac OS X v.10.2.8 through v.10.3.8 (10.3.4 through 10.3.8 recommended)
• 320 MB of RAM (384 MB recommended)
• 750 MB of available hard-disk space
• 1,024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit graphics adapter
  
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation

Photoshop CS

Windows

• Intel Pentium III or 4 processor
• Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP
• 192 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 280 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater graphics adapter
  
• 1,024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation

Mac OS

• PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor
• Mac OS X v.10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.6, or 10.2.7
• 192 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 320 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater graphics adapter
  
• 1,024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet or phone connection required for product activation

Photoshop 7

 Windows

• Pentium III or 4 processor
• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT with Service Pack 6a, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP
• 128 MB of RAM (192 MB of RAM recommended)
• 280 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater graphics adapter
  
• 800 x 600 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive

Mac OS

• PowerPC G3, G4, or G4 dual processor
• Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X v.10.1.3
• 128 MB of RAM (192 MB of RAM recommended)
• 320 MB of hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater graphics adapter
  
• 800 x 600 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive

Photoshop 6

Windows

• Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4, 5, or 6a, or Windows Millennium
• Microsoft Windows 98/Millennium/2000/NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4, 5, or 6a required)
• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB of RAM required for running Photoshop and ImageReady concurrently)
• 125 of MB hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater graphics adapter
  
• 800 x 600 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive

Mac OS

• PowerPC based Macintosh computer
• Mac OS software version 8.5, 8.6, or 9.0
• 64 of MB of RAM (with virtual memory on) (128 MB of RAM required for running Photoshop and ImageReady concurrently)
• 125 of MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater graphics adapter
  
• 800 x 600 or greater monitor resolution
• CD-ROM drive

Photoshop 5.5

Windows

• Pentium or faster Intel processor
• Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 or later
• 64 of MB of RAM (96 MB recommended for running Photoshop and ImageReady concurrently)
• 125 of MB of available hard-disk space
• 256-color (8-bit) display adapter (24 bit recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• Sound card recommended for viewing interactive tutorial files

Mac OS

• PowerPC based Macintosh computer
• Apple System Software 7.6 or later
• 64 MB of RAM (96 MB recommended for running Photoshop and ImageReady concurrently)
• 125 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater graphics adapter (24-bit color recommended)
• CD-ROM drive

Photoshop 5

Windows

• Pentium or faster Intel processor
• Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 or later
• 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 80 MB of available hard-disk space
• 256-color (8-bit) display adapter (24-bit color recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• Sound card recommended for viewing interactive tutorial files

Mac OS

• PowerPC based Macintosh computer
• Apple System Software 7.5 or later
• 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 80 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater video card (24-bit color recommended)
• CD-ROM drive

Photoshop 4

Windows

•  i486 or faster Intel processor
• Windows 3.1 with DOS 5.0, or Windows 95, or Windows NT 3.5.1 or later
• 16 MB of RAM
• 25 of MB available hard-disk space
• 256-color display adapter
• CD-ROM drive

Mac OS

• 68030 or greater processor, including Power Macintosh
• Apple System Software 7.1 or later (7.1.2 or later for Power Macintosh)
• 16 MB of RAM
• 25 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 8-bit or greater graphics adapter
  
• CD-ROM drive

Recommendations

• Power Macintosh
• Apple System Software 7.5 or later
• 32 MB of RAM
• 25 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color monitor with 24-bit graphics adapter
  
• Acceleration products bearing the Adobe Charged logo

Photoshop 3

Windows

• i386, i486, or Pentium processor
• DOS 5.0 or greater
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows NT 3.5
• 10 MB of RAM (16 MB for Windows NT)
• Hard disk with at least 20 MB of free space
• 256-color display adapter

Recommendations

• Pentium processor
• DOS 6.0 or greater
• At least 16 MB of RAM (32 MB for Windows NT)
• 24-bit color display adapter
• Sound card and CD-ROM drive
• Acceleration products bearing the Adobe Charged logo

Mac OS

• Macintosh with 68020 or greater processor, including Power Macintosh
• Apple System Software version 7.0 or greater
• 6 MB of application RAM for Macintosh 68020-68040
• 11 MB of application RAM for Power Macintosh
• Hard disk with at least 20 MB of free space for virtual memory
• Recommendations
• Macintosh with 68040 or greater processor or Power Macintosh
• Apple System Software version 7.1.2 or greater
• 16 MB of application RAM for Macintosh 68020-68040
• 24 MB of application RAM for Power Macintosh
• Color monitor with 24-bit video card
• CD-ROM drive (for Deluxe CD-ROM)
• Acceleration products bearing the Adobe Charged logoMac OS

Unix

• Sun SPARCstation 2, IPX, or faster workstation
• Solaris 2.3 or 2.4 operating system
• OPEN LOOK or Motif window manager
• CD-ROM drive
• 32 MB of RAM
• 80 MB of swap space
• Hard disk space:
• 32 MB for Adobe Photoshop files and executables (required); 160 MB for Adobe Photoshop sample files and stock photography files (optional)
• Additional hard disk space is required to accommodate runtime requirements

Photoshop 2.5

Mac OS

• Macintosh computer with a 68020 or faster processor
• Apple System Software version 6.0.7 or greater
• 32-bit QuickDraw extension (included)
• 3 MB of application RAM
• Hard disk
• Recommendations
• 68030 or faster processor
• Apple System Software version 7 or greater
• 4 to 8 MB or more of application RAM
• Color monitor with 24-bit video card
• Acceleration products bearing the Adobe Charged logo
• Supports ColorSync, Apple's color management software
• TWAIN compatible

Unix

• Sun SPARCstation 2, IPX, or faster workstation
• Solaris 2.3 operating system
• Open Windows or Motif window manager
• 32 MB of RAM
• Hard disk
• CD-ROM drive
• Recommendations
• Sun SPARCstation 10 or 10SX
• 48 MB of RAM or more
• 24-bit color capability
• Acceleration products bearing the Adobe Charged logo

Photoshop 2

Mac OS

• Macintosh II product line or SE product line with at least 2 MB of RAM, system 6.0.4 (or later) and a hard disk.
• Recommendations
• 68020 processor or greater, a color monitor and 4 MB of RAM.

Photoshop 1

Mac OS

• Macintosh II product line or SE product line with at least 2 MB of RAM, system 6.0.3 (or later) and a hard disk.
• Recommendations
• 68020 processor or greater and color monitor.