How to Download and Install Photoshop: Minimum System Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to run Photoshop smoothly on your computer, it must meet certain minimum system requirements. Below are the specifications:

Minimum PC Requirements:

1. Processor:

   • 64-bit processor with at least 2 GHz or faster speed.
   • Supported processors: Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 5, or equivalent.

2. RAM:

   • Minimum: 8GB.
   • Recommended: 16GB or more.

3. Storage:

   • At least 4GB of free space for software installation.
   • Additional 20GB of free space is recommended for working.
   • An SSD is preferred for better performance.

4. Operating System:

   • Windows 10 (64-bit) or later.
   • macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.

5. Graphics Card (GPU):

   • Minimum: GPU with DirectX 12 support.
   • Recommended: Dedicated GPU with at least 4GB of VRAM (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1050 or higher).

6. Screen Resolution:

   • Minimum: 1280 x 800.
   • Recommended: 1920 x 1080 or higher.

7. Internet Connection:

• Required for installing and activating the software, as well as for accessing online features.