Important Notice: Upcoming System Requirement Changes in v27.0

As we prepare for the upcoming version 27.0 release of Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Audition, we want to share advance notice regarding hardware and OS compatibility changes across Windows and MacOS. 

Windows OS Requirements 

The minimum Windows OS requirement remains the same for 27.x: Windows 11, version 24H2 or later. 

• If you're on Windows 11 v23H2: You will be blocked from installing v27.0. We recommend upgrading to Windows 11, version 24H2 or later. 

• If you're on Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2 LTSC): These OS versions are no longer officially supported by our video and audio products. We recommend upgrading to Windows 11, version 24H2 or later to ensure compatibility and security with current and future releases. 

• If you're on Windows 11 v24H2 or later: No action needed. You can update to v27.0 as normal. 

• If you're on Windows Server 2022: You can continue installing and using v27.0 on Windows Server 2022.

Starting with v28.0, install will be blocked on all Windows 10-based OS versions, including Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 21H1 LTSC, and Windows Server 2022. We recommend beginning your migration to Windows Server 2025 now to ensure a smooth transition ahead of that change.

GPU Requirements for Windows

This update does not impact After Affects and Audition.

• If your system has no GPU detected: Premiere and Media Encoder will not launch. You will need a GPU to launch v27.0. 

Future 27.x releases of Premiere and Media Encoder will also block launch if the only available GPU on system does not meet minimum requirements.

Macintosh Requirements 

Starting with version 27.0, our video and audio applications on Mac will require macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later, on Apple silicon (M1 or newer). 

• If you're on an Intel based Mac: Intel based Macs will no longer be supported for v27.0 and future updates. You can keep installing and using version 26.x. To update to v27.0 when it releases, you'll need an Apple silicon Mac. 

• If you're on an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14: You'll need to update to macOS 15 or later before updating to v27.0. 

• If you're on an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 15 or later: No action needed. You can update to v27.0.

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These changes reflect where the Windows and Mac ecosystems are heading, along with the hardware acceleration our applications benefit from. Moving forward with Apple silicon and modern Windows GPU requirements lets us focus on performance, security, and new capabilities across our video and audio applications. 

If you have questions, feel free to reply in this thread.