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 22.5 (June), Media Encoder 22.4 (May 2022), Media Encoder 22.3.1 (April 2022), Media Encoder 22.2 (February 2022), Media Encoder 22.1.1 (December 2021) and 22.0 (October 2021) releases. See previous System Requirements here.
Minimum requirement (suitable for SD or HD workflows) |
Recommended (suitable for 4K or greater workflows) |
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Processor | Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU |
Intel 7th Gen or newer CPU |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10(64-bit), v1909 |
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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:
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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 requirement (suitable for SD or HD workflows) |
Recommended (suitable for 4K or greater workflows) |
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Processor | Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU | |
Operating system | macOS v10.14 (Mojave) or later | macOS v10.14 (Mojave) 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:
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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.* |
To import HEIF format files, ensure that you have the following minimum system requirements:
mac OS Version 10.13 and upwards.
Windows 10 Version (64-bit), version 1809 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.
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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.
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