Audition system requirements

Last updated on Jan 21, 2026

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

Applicable for:

Adobe Audition version 26.0 (January 2026). View previous system requirements here.

System requirements for Adobe Audition

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows

Minimum

Recommended

Processor

  • Intel® 6th Gen or newer CPU – or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required
  • Windows on Arm: Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor
  • Intel® 11th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 3000 series or newer CPU
  • Windows on Arm: Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor

Operating system    

  • Windows 11 v24H2
  • Windows on Arm: Windows 11 v24H2 (OS Build 26100.2033)
  • Windows 11 v24H2 or later

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

8 GB of GPU memory

Storage

  • 8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will 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

1920 x 1080

  • 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® 6thGen or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required

Apple silicon M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra or newer

Operating system

macOS Sonoma (version 14)

macOS Sonoma (version 14) 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 (will 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

1920 x 1080 

  • 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 Audition

  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Русский
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • 简体中文

Adobe Audition supports text composition in Middle Eastern as well as Indic scripts using the “South Asian and Middle Eastern” text engine.