Because Adobe updates Illustrator annually, requirements change based on the version you are using. Below are the requirements for the current version () as well as the previous generation ( Illustrator 2023 ) for those on older hardware.
If you have older hardware or are using an older Creative Cloud subscription, you may be running this version. requirements for adobe illustrator
| Component | Specification | |-----------|----------------| | | Intel Core i5 (6th gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 3000 series | | Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or later / macOS 12 (Monterey) or later | | RAM | 8 GB | | GPU | Integrated graphics (Intel UHD 630 or equivalent) – no VRAM requirement | | Storage | 4 GB available hard disk space; SSD recommended | | Display | 1024 x 768 resolution (1920 x 1080 recommended) | | Internet | Required for license validation and cloud features | Because Adobe updates Illustrator annually
The following are the minimum and recommended system requirements for Adobe Illustrator: you may be running this version.
Multicore Intel or AMD (64-bit, SSE 4.2+) or Apple Silicon (M1+) Intel Core i9-14900K or AMD Ryzen 9 series 16 GB to 32 GB+ Graphics (GPU) 1 GB VRAM with OpenGL 4.0 (Windows) or Metal (Mac) 4 GB VRAM or higher Storage 2-3 GB available space 512 GB - 1 TB SSD Monitor 1024 x 768 resolution 1920 x 1080 (HD) or higher Detailed Hardware Breakdown 1. Processor (CPU): The "Brain" of Vectors