Minimum specifications for HD video workflows

Recommended specifications for HD, 4K, or higher

Processor

Intel®, AMD Ryzen™ or x86 and x64 architecture compatible processors running at 1.5 GHz or higher

Intel® 7th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU

Operating system

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32bit)*

Microsoft Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft Windows 11**

*If you use Windows XP or Windows Vista, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to obtain a compatible version of the editor.

**VSDC Video Editor versions 6.7 and later are compatible with Windows 11 operating systems.

Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1909 or later

Memory

2 GB of RAM

Dual-channel memory:

• 8 GB of RAM for HD media
• 16 GB or more for 4K and higher

• 2 GB of GPU memory for HD and some 4K media
• 4 GB or more for 4K and higher 

Storage

• 500 MB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage)
• Additional high-speed drive for media
• Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache

Display

1024x768 pixels with 16-bit color or higher

• 1920 x 1080 or greater
• DisplayHDR 400 for HDR workflows

Sound card

ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model

ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model

Network storage connection

10 Megabit Ethernet (HD only)

1 Gigabit Ethernet for 4K shared video project