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  1. Adobe Media Encoder User Guide
  2. Beta releases
    1. Beta program overview
    2. Media Encoder Beta Home
  3. Introduction
    1. What's new in Adobe Media Encoder
    2. Adobe Media Encoder system requirements
    3. Release notes
    4. Known issues
    5. Fixed Issues
  4. Encoding quick start and basics
    1. Overview of Adobe Media Encoder
    2. Media Intelligence in Media Encoder
    3. Using the Preset Browser
    4. Source Settings
    5. File formats supported for import with Media Encoder
    6. Managing third-party audio plug-ins
    7. Export media from Team Projects using Media Encoder
    8. Working with log files
    9. Files supported for export with Media Encoder
    10. Default keyboard shortcuts
    11. About video and audio encoding and compression
    12. Compression tips
    13. Set preferences
    14. Reset and restore preferences
    15. Keyboard shortcuts
  5. Encoding and exporting
    1. Create custom presets for Media Encoder
    2. Sync settings in Media Encoder
    3. Using the GoPro CineForm codec in After Effects
    4. Video Effects Manager in Media Encoder
    5. IRT compliance
    6. Export settings reference for Media Encoder
    7. Encode and export video and audio with Media Encoder
    8. Managing the media cache database
    9. Publish settings in Adobe Media Encoder

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

System requirements for Adobe Media Encoder

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows

Minimum and recommended system requirements for macOS

Note

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

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows

Minimum

Recommended

Processor
  • Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU, or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU
  • Windows on Arm: Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required
  • 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

Memory
  • 8 GB of RAM
  • 16GB for Windows on Arm
  • 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 v24H2 or later

GPU
  • Windows with NVIDIA GPU must be of the Maxwell generation (2014) or newer, have at least 4GB of GPU memory
  • Windows with Intel or AMD GPU with at least 4GB of GPU memory
  • Windows on Arm: Qualcomm Adreno GPU driver 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

Minimum and recommended system requirements for macOS

Minimum

Recommended

Processor
  • Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 AVX2 Support for CPU

M4 Pro, M4 Max, M3 Ultra

Operating system

macOS Sonoma (version 14)

macOS Sonoma (version 14) or later

Network storage connection

1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only)

10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow

Memory

8 GB of RAM

Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory

GPU
  • Apple silicon: 8GB of unified memory
  • Intel processors: Integrated graphics, or AMD discrete graphics with 4GB 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 (does 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
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 Adobe Media Encoder

  • Deutsch
  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Czech
  • Polish
  • Dutch
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Русский
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • 简体中文
  • Swedish
  • Turkish
  • Chinese Traditional

Adobe Media Encoder supports text composition in Middle Eastern and Indic scripts using the “South Asian and Middle Eastern” text engine.

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