System requirements
Windows
- 1.4GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV; dual 2.8GHz for HD*
- Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista)
- 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback
- 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
- 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0
- DVD-ROM drive
- Microsoft DirectX– or ASIO-compatible sound card
- QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features
- Broadband Internet connection required for online services†
Mac OS
- Multicore Intel® processor
- Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
- 1GB of RAM; 2GB for HDV and HD playback
- 10GB 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 flash-based storage devices)
- 1,280x900 display with 32-bit video card that supports OpenGL 2.0
- DVD-ROM drive (SuperDrive recommended)
- Core Audio–compatible sound card
- QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features
- Broadband Internet connection required for online services†
*SSE2-enabled processor required for AMD systems
†This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.
Activation
This product must be activated over the Internet prior to use. Visit the Product Activation Center to learn more about activation.
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