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Bridge system requirements

Your computer must meet the minimum technical specifications outlined below to run and use Bridge.

Applicable for:

October 2024 release (version 15.0) and later

System requirements for earlier releases

Minimum and recommended system requirements

Windows

Minimum specifications

Recommended specifications

Processor

  • Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU – or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) support required
Note:

It is not possible to install the 15.x versions on Intel® 3rd Generation of processors or older (as well as older AMD processors).

Intel® 11th Generation or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series/Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU

Operating system    

Microsoft Windows Windows 10 (64-bit) Version 21H2 or later; LTSC versions are not supported.***

Microsoft Windows Windows 10 (64-bit) Version 21H2 or later; LTSC versions are not supported.***

RAM

8 GB

  • 16 GB of RAM for HD media and Substance 3D workflows
  • 32 GB for 4K media or higher

GPU

  • 2 GB of GPU VRAM
  • DirectX 11.0-capable system

 

  • 4 GB of GPU VRAM
  • DirectX 12.0-capable system

 

 

Hard disk space

4 GB of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; plus additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)

Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache

Monitor resolution

1280 x 800

1920 x 1080 or greater

Internet

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.**

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.**

macOS

Minimum specifications

Recommended specifications

Processor

  • Intel® 6th Gen or newer CPU
  • Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required
Note:

Bridge 15.x will not install on Mac Pro 2013 or older systems.

Apple silicon M1 or newer

Operating system    

macOS v12 (Monterey) or later

macOS v14 (Sonoma) or later

RAM

8 GB of RAM

Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory

GPU

  • Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory 
  • Intel: 2 GB of GPU memory
  • Metal 1.0-capable system*
Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory

Hard disk space

4 GB of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; plus additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)

Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache

Monitor resolution

1280 x 800

1920 x 1080 or greater

Internet

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.**

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.**

* Consider using GPUs with an Average Ops/Sec of 3000 or higher on PassMark's GPU Computer Benchmark Chart for Substance 3D material preview generation

**NOTICE to USERSInternet connection, Adobe ID and acceptance of license agreement required to activate and use this product. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Adobe online services, including the Adobe Creative Cloud service, are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe's online privacy policy. The applications and 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 membership charges may apply.

*** Installation of Adobe Bridge on Operating System versions earlier than the minimum supported version may be allowed to ensure the continuity of workflows with other Adobe products, such as Photoshop. This support may be discontinued in future releases, as using an Operating System earlier than the minimum supported version isn't recommended.

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