Adobe Media Encoder system requirements

Last updated on Nov 10, 2026

Understand the minimum requirements for installing and running Adobe Media Encoder. Use recommended system specifications for optimum performance.

Applicable for: Media Encoder version 27.0 (November 2026). View previous system requirements here.

Note

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

Requirements	Minimum specifications	Recommended specifications
Processor	Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU, or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) support is required Windows on Arm: NVIDIA RTX Spark or 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: NVIDIA RTX Spark or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processor
Memory	8 GB of RAM Windows on Arm: 16 GB of shared memory	16 GB of RAM for HD media 32 GB or more for 4K and higher
Operating system	Windows 11 v24H2 Windows on Arm: Windows 11 v24H2 (OS Build 26100.2033)	Windows 11 v25H2 or later
GPU	Windows with NVIDIA GPU: Maxwell generation (2014) or newer, with at least 4 GB of GPU memory. Windows with Intel or AMD GPU: At least 4 GB of GPU memory. Windows on Arm: NVIDIA RTX Spark, or Qualcomm Adreno GPU with driver version 31.0.121.1 or later.	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	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

Requirements	Minimum specifications	Recommended specifications
Processor	Apple silicon M1	Apple silicon M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 Pro, or newer
Operating system	macOS 15 Sequoia	macOS 26 Tahoe and later
Memory	8 GB of unified memory	16 GB of unified memory
GPU	8 GB of unified memory	16 GB of unified memory
Storage	8 GB of available hard disk space, plus additional free space during installation. Note that it cannot be installed on removable flash storage. Additional high-speed drive for media.	Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache. Additional high-speed drive for media.
Display	1024x768 (VGA)	1920x1080 pixels or greater DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows
Network storage connection	1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only)	10 Gigabit Ethernet for 4K shared network workflow

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