3 GB of available hard-disk space for installation.
For stable operation and advanced features (3D, GPU effects, large-format designs), systems should by at least 50% in RAM and GPU VRAM. Organizations deploying Illustrator should prioritize NVMe storage, 16+ GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU with 4+ GB VRAM on Windows, or Apple Silicon Macs with 16 GB unified memory. The iPad version is suitable for light editing but not for production-heavy work.
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Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 chips). RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended).
Here are some specific system requirements for Adobe Illustrator on different devices:
Here are the system requirements for (specifically for the latest versions, CC 2024 and 2025).
In addition to meeting the system requirements, here are some additional tips and considerations to keep in mind: