2GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support; dual-core processor required for HDV or AVCHD editing and Blu-ray or AVCHD export
Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Media Center, Windows Vista® (all applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems), or Windows 7 (Adobe® Premiere® Elements Editor runs native on 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems; all other applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems)
2GB of RAM
7GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5GB to install content
Graphics card with latest updated drivers
Color monitor with 16-bit color video card
1024x768 display resolution
Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible sound and display driver
DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs)
DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8 DV or HDV camcorder, or a USB2 interface to connect a DV-via-USB compatible DV camcorder
QuickTime 7 software
Windows Media Player (required if importing/exporting Windows Media formats)
Internet connection required for Internet-based services*

Mac

Multicore Intel® processor
Mac OS X v10.5.8 through v10.7 (all applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems)
2GB of RAM
7GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5GB to install content
Graphics card with latest updated drivers
1024x768 display resolution
DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs)
DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8 DV or HDV camcorder, or a USB2 interface to connect a DV-via-USB compatible DV camcorder
QuickTime 7 software
Internet connection required for Internet-based services*

Mac OS: Updated installation instructions for Adobe Premiere Elements 10

When installing Adobe Premiere Elements 10 for Mac, please follow the updated instructions provided on this support page.

Adobe Premiere Elements supported import/export formats include:

AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc (export only), DV-AVI (import/export on Windows, import only on Mac OS), DVD, Dolby® Digital Stereo, H.264, HDV, MPEG-1 (import only), MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MP3, QuickTime, Windows Media (Windows only), and many more. Import/export of some formats may require activation via an Internet connection. Activation is fast, easy, and free.

* Adobe online services and other third-party online services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe's online privacy policy. Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply. Internet or wireless Internet connection required for Internet-based services.