Prelude system requirements | earlier releases

Windows

• Intel Core2 Duo or AMD Phenom II processor; 64-bit support required
• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit)
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X versions 10.11, 10.12, or 10.13
  
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Prelude CC 2016 system requirements

Windows

• Intel Core2 Duo or AMD Phenom II processor; 64-bit support required
• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit)
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X versions 10.10, 10.11, or 10.12
  
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

*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.

Prelude CC 2015.x system requirements

Windows

• Intel Core2 Duo or AMD Phenom II processor; 64-bit support required
• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit)
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X versions 10.9, 10.10, or 10.11
  
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• Additional disk space for working files (10GB recommended)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended)
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (multiple fast disk drives recommended)
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
  

*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.

Prelude CC system requirements

Windows

• Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Phenom® II processor; 64-bit support required
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), or Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit)
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• 1280x800 display
• OpenGL 2.0-capable system
• Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X v10.7, v10.8, or v10.9
• 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
• 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• 1280x800 display
• OpenGL 2.0-capable system
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Prelude CS6 system requirements

Windows

• Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Phenom® II processor
• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1. Adobe® Creative Suite® 5.5 and CS6 applications also support Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. See the CS6 FAQ for more information about Windows 8 support.*
• 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
• 4 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
• 1280 x 800 display
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• This software does not operate without activation. Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.* Phone activation is not available.

* Learn more about Windows Support

Mac OS

• Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
• Mac OS X v10.6.8 or v10.7. Adobe Creative Suite 5, CS5.5, and CS6 applications support Mac OS X v10.8 or v10.9 when installed on Intel-based systems.**
• 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
• 4 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
• 1280 x 800 display
• OpenGL 2.0–capable system
• QuickTime 7.6.6 software required for QuickTime features
• This software does not operate without activation. Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.* Phone activation is not available.

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services ("Online Services"). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe's online privacy policy. Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

** Learn more about Mac OS X Mavericks Support