- Adobe Media Encoder User Guide
- Introduction
- Encoding quick start and basics
- Overview of Adobe Media Encoder
- Using the Preset Browser
- Soure Settings
- File formats supported for import with Media Encoder
- Export media from Team Projects using Media Encoder
- Working with log files
- Files supported for export with Media Encoder
- Default keyboard shortcuts
- About video and audio encoding and compression
- Compression tips
- Set preferences
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Encoding and exporting
- Create custom presets for Media Encoder
- Sync settings in Media Encoder
- Using the GoPro CineForm codec in After Effects
- IRT compliance
- Export settings reference for Media Encoder
- Encode and export video and audio with Media Encoder
- Managing the media cache database
- Publish settings in Adobe Media Encoder
OS requirements will be updated with the next major release
The minimum OS requirements for Adobe Media Encoder 24.0 will be:
- macOS Monterey v12.0 or later.
- Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 or later.
For more information, see the Upcoming system requirement changes.
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 23.6 (August 2023), 23.5 (June 2023), 23.4 (May 2023), 23.3 (April 2023), 23.2.1 (February 2023), 23.2 (February 2023), 23.1 (December 2022), 23.0.1 (November 2022), 23.0 (October 2022), See previous System Requirements here.
Minimum system requirements for Media Encoder
Windows
| Minimum requirement (suitable for SD or HD workflows) |
Recommended (suitable for 4K or greater workflows) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU |
Intel 7th Gen or newer CPU |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Version 20H2 or later |
|
| RAM | 8 GB of RAM | 16 GB of RAM |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) | 8 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) |
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display resolution | 1920 x 1080 or greater display resolution |
| GPU | Adobe-recommended GPU cards for GPU-accelerated performance:
|
|
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit ethernet for HD shared network workflows | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflows |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.* | |
macOS
| Minimum requirement (suitable for SD or HD workflows) |
Recommended (suitable for 4K or greater workflows) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU | |
| Operating system | macOS 11.0 or later | |
| RAM | 8 GB of RAM (16 GB of RAM for HD media) | 16 GB of RAM (32 GB for 4K or higher media) |
| Hard disk space | 4GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) | |
| Monitor resolution | 1280 x 800 display resolution | 1920 x 1080 or greater display resolution |
| GPU | Adobe-recommended GPU cards for GPU-accelerated performance:
|
|
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit ethernet for HD shared network workflows | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflows |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions,and access to online services.* | |
Minimum system requirements for HEIF support
To import HEIF format files, ensure that you've the following minimum system requirements:
macOS Version 11.0 and upwards.
Windows 10 (64-bit) Version 20H2 or later (required). For Windows 10, you need to install both HEIF Image Extension and HEVC Video Extension. For more information on downloading the extensions, see HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions.
* 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 the Adobe Privacy Policy. (see http://www.adobe.com/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.
Additional system set up
Adobe Media Encoder must have the appropriate read-and-write access to decode and encode files. Ensure that system-wide software such as anti-virus or security applications are appropriately configured to allow Media Encoder to perform the required file actions. Check the manuals for these applications for details.
In addition to the following video adapters recommended for GPU acceleration in Adobe Media Encoder, you can also use Recommended graphics cards for Adobe Premiere Pro.
Windows CUDA
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M
- NVIDIA Quadro K1100M
- NVIDIA Quadro K2000
- NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
- NVIDIA Quadro K2200
- NVIDIA Quadro K2000M
- NVIDIA Quadro K3000M
- NVIDIA Tesla K10
Windows OpenCL
- AMD FirePro S7000
- AMD FirePro S9000
- AMD FirePro W2100
- AMD FirePro W4100
- AMD FirePro W4170M
- AMD FirePro M5100
- AMD FirePro M6100
- AMD Radeon R9 280
- AMD Radeon R9 280X
- AMD Radeon R9 285
- AMD Radeon R9 290
- AMD Radeon R9 290X
- AMD Radeon R9 295X2
- AMD Radeon R7 265
- AMD Radeon R7260X
- AMD Radeon HD 8470
- AMD Radeon HD 8550M
- AMD Radeon HD 8570
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M
- AMD Radeon HD 8670
- AMD Radeon HD 8670M
- AMD Radeon HD 8690M
- AMD Radeon HD 8730M
- AMD Radeon HD 8740
- AMD Radeon HD 8750M
- AMD Radeon HD 8760
- AMD Radeon HD 8770M
- AMD Radeon HD 8790M
- AMD Radeon HD 8870
- AMD Radeon HD 8950
- AMD Radeon HD 8970
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