Adobe After Effects System Requirements 2019

After Effects 2019 does not officially support Windows 7 or macOS 10.11 (El Capitan). You’ll get install errors.

: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) versions 1703 or higher. Note that Windows 7 is no longer supported for CC video and audio tools. Memory (RAM) : Minimum : 16 GB. Recommended : 32 GB for optimal performance. adobe after effects system requirements 2019

With 8 GB of RAM, you will close your browser, Slack, and Spotify just to preview a 10-second comp. After Effects 2019 does not officially support Windows

: Using a fast internal SSD for the application and a separate high-speed drive for your disk cache is highly recommended for faster playback. Note that Windows 7 is no longer supported

The 2019 release (version 16.0) introduced new features like master properties, a JavaScript expression engine, and improved GPU acceleration. But to actually enjoy those features, you need the right hardware.