{"id":22238,"date":"2023-04-19T18:09:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T16:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22238"},"modified":"2023-08-27T15:56:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T13:56:55","slug":"adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe InDesign System Requirements &#038; PC Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447238406f\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447238406f\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447238406f\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Adobe_InDesign_Official_System_Requirements\" title=\"Adobe InDesign Official System Requirements\">Adobe InDesign Official System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_Take_on_the_Official_Adobe_InDesign_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take on the Official Adobe InDesign System Requirements\">Our Take on the Official Adobe InDesign System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#GPU_Acceleration_-_Only_on_MacOS\" title=\"GPU Acceleration \u2014 Only on MacOS\">GPU Acceleration \u2014 Only on MacOS<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#CPU_Processor_Requirements\" title=\"CPU (Processor) Requirements\">CPU (Processor) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\" title=\"GPU (Video Card) Requirements\">GPU (Video Card) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#RAM_Memory_Requirements\" title=\"RAM (Memory) Requirements\">RAM (Memory) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Other_Requirements\" title=\"Other Requirements\">Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_Adobe_InDesign\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendations for Adobe InDesign\">Our PC Build Recommendations for Adobe InDesign<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Entry-level_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_700\" title=\"Entry-level Adobe InDesign PC Build at $700\">Entry-level Adobe InDesign PC Build at $700<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Mid-range_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_1000\" title=\"Mid-range Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1000\">Mid-range Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#High-End_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_1500\" title=\"High-End Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1500\">High-End Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1500<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_If_You_Can_Run_Adobe_InDesign\" title=\"How to Check Your Current Specs to See If You Can Run Adobe InDesign\">How to Check Your Current Specs to See If You Can Run Adobe InDesign<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_InDesign_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe InDesign Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe InDesign Faster<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_I_Need_for_Adobe_InDesign\" title=\"How Much RAM Do I Need for Adobe InDesign?\">How Much RAM Do I Need for Adobe InDesign?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_InDesign_on_a_Tablet\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe InDesign on a Tablet?\">Can You Run Adobe InDesign on a Tablet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_Adobe_InDesign_Require_a_Good_PC\" title=\"Does Adobe InDesign Require a Good PC?\">Does Adobe InDesign Require a Good PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_InDesign_Better_Than_Illustrator\" title=\"Is InDesign Better Than Illustrator?\">Is InDesign Better Than Illustrator?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_InDesign_Difficult_to_Learn\" title=\"Is Adobe InDesign Difficult to Learn?\">Is Adobe InDesign Difficult to Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Are_There_Any_Alternatives_to_Adobe_InDesign\" title=\"Are There Any Alternatives to Adobe InDesign?\">Are There Any Alternatives to Adobe InDesign?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_InDesign_Free\" title=\"Is Adobe InDesign Free?\">Is Adobe InDesign Free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/indesign.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe InDesign<\/a> is, undeniably, the most popular page layout design software on the market, and it has held that spot for as long as one can remember.<\/p>\n<p>It was released back in August of 1999 and has essentially become the industry standard for designing posters, magazines, newspapers, books, brochures, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, anyone who's even remotely acquainted with Adobe Illustrator (or any similar piece of software) can \u2014 with moderate effort and diligence \u2014 master the ins and outs of InDesign and create stunning layouts. It\u2019s not a carbon copy, of course, but there <em>is<\/em> a solid enough overlap nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>InDesign is a truly spectacular program, which begs the question:<strong> how powerful does your hardware need to be for it to run properly?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMlRZRa0ZsY\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMlRZRa0ZsY\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adobe_InDesign_Official_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Adobe InDesign Official System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe InDesign\u2019s minimum system requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: Multi-core Intel CPU (with 64-bit support) or AMD Athlon 64 processor. If you\u2019re on a Mac, you\u2019ll need a multi-core Intel CPU or one of Apple\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/m1-imac-vs-mac-mini-vs-mac-studio\/\">ARM-based chipsets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating<\/strong> <strong>System<\/strong>: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64-bit). If you\u2019re on a Mac, you\u2019ll need to be on 10.15 (Catalina) or above to run the latest version of InDesign<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 8GB as a bare minimum (with 16GB being the recommended amount)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need at least 3.6GB of available disk space for the installation (4.5GB if you\u2019re on a Mac). Additional space may be required. An SSD is recommended for faster performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display Resolution<\/strong>: 1024&#215;768 (1920&#215;1080 recommended)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internet<\/strong> <strong>connection<\/strong>: An online connection is required in order to download, install, and activate Adobe InDesign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_on_the_Official_Adobe_InDesign_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take on the Official Adobe InDesign System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They\u2019re pretty good, if a bit <em>vague<\/em>. \u201cMulti-core\u201d processor doesn\u2019t really tell you much nor does it explain how well (if at all) InDesign scales with more power and available resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fortunately, the software itself isn\u2019t all that demanding.<\/strong> Still, its requirements <em>do<\/em> scale with the complexity of your projects.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just doing a relatively simple brochure or a pamphlet, then you can definitely get by with an older computer\/laptop.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you want to tackle large, visually complex projects and layouts, then having a bit of performance headroom will definitely come in clutch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>InDesign, much like any other software geared towards content creation, can become fairly taxing on your hardware once you start pushing it, but that heavily depends on the kind of work you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For regular, relatively simple projects, a \u201cstandard\u201d (i.e. not stupendously powerful) machine will get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>For professionals (or those striving to acquire such a title), building\/buying a sufficiently powerful computer should definitely be a top priority.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Acceleration_-_Only_on_MacOS\"><\/span>GPU Acceleration \u2014 Only on MacOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe InDesign, at least at the time of this writing (Q1 2023), does <em>not <\/em>support GPU acceleration on Windows machines \u2014 only those <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/in\/indesign\/using\/gpu_performance.html#:~:text=Rendering%20on%20high%2Ddensity%20displays,fidelity%20without%20compromising%20the%20performance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">running macOS<\/a>. <strong>Labeling such an omission as <em>scandalous<\/em> might sound overly dramatic, but it doesn\u2019t make it any less true.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22243\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works.jpg\" alt=\"How GPU Acceleration works\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22243 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How GPU Acceleration works\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/How-GPU-Acceleration-works.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Then again, no one should be overly surprised given Adobe\u2019s tendency to favor macOS over Windows.<\/p>\n<p>On, say, 1080p or 1440p displays this might not be that big of an issue, but more and more people are starting to switch to 4K or other HiDPI monitors found on Microsoft\u2019s Surface Pros and the like. With so many pixels to handle, your CPU might start struggling a lot sooner than you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n<p>GPU rendering on high-density displays makes the rendering of your projects and documents a lot faster while scrolling, zooming, panning, and so on. Moreover, your projects can display their images in their full resolution and fidelity without impacting your performance.<\/p>\n<p>This, unfortunately, is only available on macOS-based machines that have at least 1GB of VRAM (with 2GB being recommended). If you have such a device, make sure to turn on GPU Performance in the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/in\/indesign\/using\/gpu_performance.html#:~:text=Rendering%20on%20high%2Ddensity%20displays,fidelity%20without%20compromising%20the%20performance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">settings pane<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22244\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22244\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22244\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Acceleration InDesign\" width=\"1510\" height=\"1465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-768x745.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22244\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22244 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201510%201465%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Acceleration InDesign\" width=\"1510\" height=\"1465\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201510%201465%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-768x745.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/indesign\/system-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Will this (highly sought-after) feature ever be released for Windows? That\u2019s a given, but there\u2019s still no timeline for its implementation at this point in time, so it might take a while.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With all of this in mind, going with a Mac <em>will<\/em> result in a noticeably superior experience \u2014 in InDesign, at least.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Processor_Requirements\"><\/span>CPU (Processor) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_22245\" style=\"width: 1638px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22245\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22245\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22245\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22245 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/resources\/13th-gen-core.html#gs.up475r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>A four-core, four-thread processor should be the absolute minimum spec-wise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adobe InDesign performs best on CPUs that have exceptional <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-core-performance-cpu-list\/\"><strong>single-core performance<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of its features don\u2019t really scale with incredibly powerful processors, so going with, say, eight cores won\u2019t make that big of a difference. You should obviously go with the most powerful option (budget permitting), but there\u2019s definitely a point of diminishing returns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\"><\/span>GPU (Video Card) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any kind of dedicated GPU will get the job done. It doesn\u2019t have to be a beastly, spec\u2019d out behemoth nor a triple-slot monolith \u2014 a three, four, or even <em>five<\/em>-year-old graphics card will suffice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22246\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22246\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22246\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs.jpg\" alt=\"Types of GPUs\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22246\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22246 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Types of GPUs\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Types-of-GPUs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/articles\/gaming-graphics-cards\/asus-and-rog-bring-amds-rejuvinated-radeon-rx-6000-cards-to-your-next-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROG ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You might even be able to work on some simpler layouts and designs on an <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/\">integrated GPU<\/a>, but your \u201cmileage\u201d will vary.<\/p>\n<p>As already mentioned, there\u2019s still no GPU acceleration on the Windows version of InDesign, so if you\u2019re working on incredibly complex projects, going with a Mac might be the more worthwhile option.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, by no means is a Windows-based computer incapable of tackling your designs and layouts.<\/p>\n<p>Far from it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM_Memory_Requirements\"><\/span>RAM (Memory) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_22247\" style=\"width: 1130px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22247\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22247\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"RAM Showcase\" width=\"1130\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22247\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22247 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201130%20646%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RAM Showcase\" width=\"1130\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201130%20646%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-768x439.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gskill.com\/product\/165\/166\/1618390550\/F4-5066C20D-16GTZR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gskill<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can definitely get by with 8GB of memory but, if possible, try to spring for <em>two <\/em>8GB modules \u2014 that way you\u2019ll have 16GB of RAM in total, which\u2019ll also be running in <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-dual-channel-ram\/\">dual channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22248\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg\" alt=\"Single vs Dual Channel Configuration\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22248 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Single vs Dual Channel Configuration\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>InDesign <em>can<\/em>, by all means, hog a lot of your available memory, but it\u2019s not all that demanding for standard workloads and projects.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you like to have a dozen tabs open in Chrome, or perhaps you\u2019re copying\/pasting something from a different Adobe application, then \u2014 with 8GB \u2014 you\u2019ll quickly reach a very debilitating bottleneck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why having 16GB is for the best.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Requirements\"><\/span>Other Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having a bright, color-accurate display (preferably one that\u2019s 1440p or above) would no doubt serve as a tremendous boon to your creative endeavors.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22249\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Resolution Comparison - FHD vs QHD\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22249 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Screen Resolution Comparison - FHD vs QHD\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-FHD-vs-QHD.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a <em>must<\/em>, obviously, but having a bigger and more pixel-dense canvas to view your work on is a far bigger benefit than one would expect.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, make sure you\u2019re using an SSD instead of a mechanical hard drive. That\u2019ll not only speed up your entire operating system but positively affect InDesign\u2019s performance as well.<\/p>\n<p>Other than that, no other bespoke peripherals or hardware is necessary to harness InDesign\u2019s incredibly versatile featureset.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mVW8AF2TMnw\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mVW8AF2TMnw\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_Adobe_InDesign\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendations for Adobe InDesign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019ve probably gathered by this point, Adobe InDesign is by no means the most demanding piece of software on the market. Still, it, too, can become a serious \u201cresource hog\u201d once you start working on very complex projects.<\/p>\n<p>As always, having a bit of performance headroom is very much preferred and, realistically, you\u2019re rarely going to be using <em>just<\/em> InDesign in a vacuum \u2014 <strong>you\u2019ll probably use, say, Adobe Illustrator at the same time, so you\u2019re pretty much building a PC that can handle <em>everything<\/em> rather than just a singular application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And, who knows, maybe your workflow will grow and evolve as the months and years go by. That\u2019s why buying more powerful hardware is always the way to go (finances permitting).<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, here are three builds (for three entirely different budgets) that will all get the job done:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-level_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_700\"><\/span>Entry-level Adobe InDesign PC Build at $700<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEg\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEg\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-range_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_1000\"><\/span>Mid-range Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEk\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEk\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Adobe_InDesign_PC_Build_at_1500\"><\/span>High-End Adobe InDesign PC Build at $1500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEm\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEm\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_If_You_Can_Run_Adobe_InDesign\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current Specs to See If You Can Run Adobe InDesign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to check whether your existing PC\/laptop is capable enough to run Adobe InDesign \u2014 but are unsure of where to start \u2014 make sure to give our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\">in-depth guide<\/a> a look.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve made sure to cover all possible bases and, once you\u2019re done reading it, you\u2019re bound to have a more comprehensive understanding of your entire set-up and whether or not it warrants an upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_InDesign_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe InDesign Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you already have a solid enough PC \u2014 one that can handle InDesign without much trouble \u2014 but still want to make an upgrade or two, we suggest you take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\">following article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In it, we\u2019ve outlined <em>what<\/em> you need to focus on the most and, by proxy, <em>where<\/em> you should invest your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<p>And, as always, in case you need any assistance, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O8bOWQy6bu0\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O8bOWQy6bu0\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe InDesign is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of software. You can, by all means, use it as a standalone program, but its biggest strengths only come to the surface once it is combined with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator (or both, depending on your workflow).<\/p>\n<p>InDesign has become an industry standard for a very good reason. Its featureset is immense and has everything one could ever want for creating page layouts, brochures, pamphlets, books, newsletters, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also not as demanding as some other programs that Adobe has to offer, although that, too, varies wildly depending on your workflow and its complexity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/publisher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affinity Publisher<\/a> is, one could argue, the only true competitor that can match its features, but it\u2019s neither as widespread nor as popular. Whether that\u2019ll change in the future still remains to be seen, but it\u2019s nice that there\u2019s an alternative worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding Adobe InDesign and its system requirements:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_I_Need_for_Adobe_InDesign\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do I Need for Adobe InDesign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should have 8GB \u2014 that\u2019s the bare minimum. With 8GB of memory, you\u2019ll be able to tackle regular-sized projects that are not too demanding or comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, as soon as you start pushing it to its limits (or start using a different Adobe application <em>at the same time<\/em>) your computer will start slowing down and you\u2019re not going to have a good time.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why having 16GB is always recommended for these kinds of applications. <strong>The amount of RAM you need depends <em>heavily <\/em>on the complexity of your projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_InDesign_on_a_Tablet\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe InDesign on a Tablet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There's no iOS\/Android version of Adobe's InDesign, at least at the time of this writing.<\/p>\n<p>That'll probably change in a few months or years' time given Adobe's track record and overall willingness to adapt its biggest and most prominent applications over to smaller, touch-friendly displays, but no announcement has yet been made.<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to have a Windows laptop\/PC that has a touch screen, you can at least use the built-in InDesign Touch workspace.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not necessarily all that intuitive, but having one more way to interact with your layouts and designs sure is a welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Adobe_InDesign_Require_a_Good_PC\"><\/span>Does Adobe InDesign Require a Good PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It requires a <em>solid<\/em> PC, nothing more, nothing less.<\/p>\n<p>A processor that\u2019s a few generations old (with a GPU that\u2019s about the same age and 8GB\/16GB of RAM) and a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-nvme-ssds\/\">fast SSD<\/a> will provide you with perfectly acceptable performance.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to create page layouts for a living \u2014 i.e. use InDesign on a daily basis as a creative professional \u2014 then buying a slightly more powerful computer (one that\u2019s a bit more up-to-date) should definitely be a top priority.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_InDesign_Better_Than_Illustrator\"><\/span>Is InDesign Better Than Illustrator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a different kind of tool, one that is used to tackle a completely different kind of assignment and project.<\/p>\n<p>There <em>is<\/em> a slight overlap between them function- and feature-wise, but they\u2019re designed to tackle entirely different tasks: <strong>InDesign should definitely be used if you\u2019re tackling a project with two pages or more or are creating something with print or publishing in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_InDesign_Difficult_to_Learn\"><\/span>Is Adobe InDesign Difficult to Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends. If you\u2019re an absolute rookie then <em>yes<\/em>, it might be a bit too overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>If you have at least <em>some<\/em> experience with vector-based programs and a solid enough grasp of page layout design, then you won\u2019t have that big of an issue figuring everything out.<\/p>\n<p>Or most of it, at least.<\/p>\n<p>InDesign is, at its core, a user-friendly piece of software, but it <em>does<\/em> require you to have at least <em>some<\/em> kind of experience before fully tackling its impressive featureset.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, even if that isn\u2019t the case, the web is packed to the proverbial brim with spectacular, in-depth tutorials, so if you ever run into any kind of hurdle, you\u2019ll be able to find a solution within <em>minutes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Mastering its <em>basics<\/em>, however, is pretty straightforward and not too demanding, even for a rookie.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Alternatives_to_Adobe_InDesign\"><\/span>Are There Any Alternatives to Adobe InDesign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are, the best of which being <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/publisher\/\" target=\"_blank\">Affinity Publisher<\/a>. It is a truly spectacular option that rivals InDesign in a myriad of different ways.<\/p>\n<p>You can basically use it for all the same tasks as InDesign, and there's no monthly subscription fee attached either \u2014 <strong>you pay $69.99 upfront and that's it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moreover, <em>it<\/em>, much like other Affinity software, it goes on sale every so often, so you can definitely snag it for a lower price as well.<\/p>\n<p>If its price happens to be a bit too steep, there's a 30-day trial available which is four times more than Adobe offers with InDesign.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s<em> better<\/em> than InDesign is up for debate, but it sure is a viable alternative and, according to some, a more worthwhile purchase.<\/p>\n<p>For a more comprehensive comparison between Adobe and Affinity\u2019s products, you can watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H_Ol_Oew5OE\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H_Ol_Oew5OE\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_InDesign_Free\"><\/span>Is Adobe InDesign Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not, unfortunately.<\/p>\n<p>You can, however, download a free seven-day trial and test it out to your heart's content (credit card required). And, should it meet your needs and requirements, you'll then be able to buy an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a> membership (paid either monthly or annually).<\/p>\n<p>You might even be eligible for a 60% discount if you're a student. For more information, give the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/buy\/students.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following link<\/a> a read.<\/p>\n<p>If you just want an Adobe InDesign subscription, that\u2019ll set you back $20.99 a month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on Adobe InDesign? Did you by any chance test out Affinity Publisher and, if so, how does it stack up in regard to your personal needs and preferences? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adobe InDesign is, undeniably, the most popular page layout design software on the market, and it has held that spot for as long as one can remember. It was released back in August of 1999 and has essentially become the industry standard for designing posters, magazines, newspapers, books, brochures, and everything in between. 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