Pro Tools 12 System Requirements
It’s a good idea to check the System Requirements any time you upgrade to a new version of Pro Tools. Although a computer that meets the requirements below will run Pro Tools, you’ll be able to run more tracks and plugins if your computer exceeds the requirements for disk space, RAM, and especially processor.
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It is just as important to confirm compatibility between your system’s operating system and Pro Tools version. Visit Avid’s Pro Tools Compatibility Chart page for more information.
Pro Tools 12 System Requirements
macOS
- Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.5), 10.9.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8), 10.10.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8.2), 10.11.6 or 10.12.6 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8 and above)
- Intel® Core i5 processor
- 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
- Internet connection for installation
- 15GB disk space for installation
- USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
- USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device
- Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
Windows
- Intel PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions),
Windows 8/8.1 64-bit (Standard and Pro Editions) or Windows 10 64-bit (Enterprise, Pro, or Home Editions) - Intel® Core i5 processor
- 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
- Internet connection for installation
- 15GB disk space for installation
- USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
- USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device
- Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
Pro Tools 12 HD System Requirements
macOS
- Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.5), 10.9.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8), 10.10.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8.2), 10.11.6 or 10.12.6 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8 and above)
- Intel® Core i7 processor
- 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
- Internet connection for installation
- 15GB disk space for installation
- USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
- PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard), Thunderbolt-port for supported PCIe-chassis or CoreAudio-supported audio device
- Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
Windows
- Intel PC with Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate 64-bit Editions), Windows 8/8.1 (Standard and Pro 64-bit Editions), and Windows 10 (Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bit Editions)
- Intel® Xeon® processor
- 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
- Internet connection for installation
- 15GB disk space for installation
- USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
- PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard) or ASIO-supported audio device
- Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
Helpful Links
Activating and Installing Pro Tools 12 Software Upgrade and Support Plan
How do I trash my Pro Tools preferences?
Pro Tools won’t recognize my interface!
Intro to Pro Tools: How to Export Your Mix
My plugins do not show up in Pro Tools.
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