Comprehensive Creative Suite 6 Hardware Requirements, for Windows and Mac OS

Photoshop CS6 runs 64-bit native on Mac OS X, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 platforms. It can also run in 32-bit mode on Windows platforms, including Windows XP (although Photoshop Extended’s 3D features and some GPU-accelerated functions are not available on XP).  64-bit users should realize noticeably greater gains in perform­ance, in some cases as dramatic as ten times the 32-bit speed.

See Adobe’s quick reference guide to video card usage in Photoshop CS6, including tested and recommended graphics cards, minimum display requirements, and GPU settings.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however Photoshop CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

Adobe says that CS6 will be the last major version of Photoshop to support Windows XP.

See here for updates to Photoshop system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

See here for updates to Dreamweaver system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Illustrator CS6 runs 64-bit native on Mac OS X, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 platforms. It can also run in 32-bit mode on Windows platforms, including Windows XP. 64-bit users should realize dramatic gains in per­formance over the 32-bit speed.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however Illustrator CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Illustrator system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however InDesign CS6 and InCopy CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using them on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to InDesign/InCopy system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however Flash Professional CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Flash Pro system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

See here for updates to Flash Builder system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however Fireworks CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Fireworks system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 requires a 64-bit operating system. (See how to tell if your PC is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows, or how to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor.)

The list of graphics cards that are compatible with Premiere Pro is updated on a regular basis — see here for updates to system requirements including the latest roster of supported cards.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Adobe After Effects CS6 requires a 64-bit operating system. (See how to tell if your PC is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows, or how to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor.)

See here for updates to After Effects system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however Audition CS6 will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Audition system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

See here for updates to Prelude system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Adobe SpeedGrade CS6 requires a 64-bit operating system. (See how to tell if your PC is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows, or how to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor.)

See here for updates to SpeedGrade system requirements and more detailed information on video hardware compatibility.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

See here for updates to Story system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

See here for updates to Edge system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

Note: Windows 2000 and PowerPC® for Mac OS are not supported.

See here for updates to Muse system requirements.  Adobe online services that integrate with Adobe Muse are available only to users 13 and older and require a broadband Internet connection and agreement to additional terms.

See here for updates to Acrobat system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

The specifications below are for if you wish to run all products within the suite – see the individual listings above for each application’s minimum requirements.

Photoshop CS6 and Illustrator CS6 run 64-bit native on Mac OS X, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 platforms. They can also run in 32-bit mode on Windows platforms, including Windows XP (although some GPU-enabled features are not supported on XP).  64-bit users should realize noticeably greater gains in performance, in some cases as dramatic as ten times the 32-bit speed.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however the CS6 Design Standard suite will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Design Standard system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

The specifications below are for if you wish to run all products within the suite – see the individual listings above for each application’s minimum requirements.

Photoshop CS6 and Illustrator CS6 run 64-bit native on Mac OS X, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 platforms. They can also run in 32-bit mode on Windows platforms, including Windows XP (although Photoshop Extended’s 3D features and some GPU-enabled features are not supported on XP).  64-bit users should realize noticeably greater gains in performance, in some cases as dramatic as ten times the 32-bit speed.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however the CS6 Design & Web Premium suite will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

See here for updates to Design & Web Premium system requirements.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.

The specifications below are for if you wish to run all products within the suite – see the individual listings above for each application’s minimum requirements.

Photoshop CS6 and Illustrator CS6 run 64-bit native on Mac OS X, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 platforms. They can also run in 32-bit mode on Windows platforms, including Windows XP (although Photoshop Extended’s 3D features and some GPU-enabled features are not supported on XP).  64-bit users should realize noticeably greater gains in performance, in some cases as dramatic as ten times the 32-bit speed.

Windows Vista is not officially supported, however the CS6 Production Premium suite will run on Vista and Adobe does not restrict users from installing and using it on their Vista systems with Service Pack 2.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 require a 64-bit operating system. (See how to tell if your PC is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows, or how to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor.)

The list of graphics cards that are compatible with Production Premium is updated on a regular basis — see here for updates to system requirements including the latest roster of supported cards and more detailed information about video hardware compatibility.  Broadband Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and/or access to online services.