Requirements _hot_ - Illustrator Minimum

❌ “GPU doesn’t matter for vector” ✅ False since 2022 – GPU is used for viewport, effects, and transformation.

Use Illustrator exclusively in GPU Preview mode , disable real-time editing of effects, and set scratch disk to fastest drive. Expect to upgrade within 12 months. illustrator minimum requirements

Please update your minimum requirements to reflect 16GB RAM, SSD-only, and a GPU with 2GB VRAM . Your current specs cause thousands of refund requests daily. Review last tested on: November 2024 – Illustrator 28.1, Windows 11 23H2, macOS 14.1 ❌ “GPU doesn’t matter for vector” ✅ False

❌ “Closing other apps helps 8GB systems” ✅ Not enough – Windows/macOS alone consume 3–4GB. disable real-time editing of effects