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August 4, 2021
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MacBook Pro and creative cloud

  • August 4, 2021
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Hi. My company is considering MacBook pros to replace our iMacs so we can be more mobile. What specs on the MacBook would be required to run photoshop, illustrator and indesign without issue?

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 4, 2021

    [Moderator moved from Using the Community (forums) to Creative Cloud Services.]

     

    Please ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements to run Creative Cloud + OS + all other apps you intend to use. Check each one.
    - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

    Also pay attention to the new GPU requirements. See links below.
    - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
    - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

    Recommended systems for Photoshop Users:

    https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Photoshop-139/Hardware-Recommendations

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    August 4, 2021

    if you were on the Apple site and were building a Macbook Pro for yourself, how would you configure it? i don't want to under order and then not be able to upgrade.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 4, 2021

    To be honest, I would probably get a good Windows DELL laptop instead of Apple.  More bang for the buck.

    That said, these the 9 best rated laptops for Creative Cloud users.

    https://technicalustad.com/best-laptops-for-adobe-creative-cloud/

     

    Best advice, buy what you can afford.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert