Can I use After Effects on a Mac or PC?

Yes, Adobe After Effects is available on both Mac and PC operating systems. The system requirements for After Effects vary depending on the version of the software you are using.

For example, the minimum system requirements for After Effects 2022 on a Mac are:

  • macOS 10.14 or later
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 6 GB 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 removable flash storage devices)
  • 1920×1080 display with 60Hz refresh rate

The minimum system requirements for After Effects 2022 on a PC are:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1920×1080 display with 60Hz refresh rate

It’s worth noting that After Effects can be a very resource-intensive program, especially when working with complex projects or high-resolution video footage. As a result, it’s important to ensure that your computer meets the recommended system requirements for the version of After Effects you plan to use to avoid issues with performance and stability.