Adobe Illustrator does not demand the absolute bleeding-edge hardware required for 3D animation, but it relies heavily on and ample RAM . For the best experience, prioritize a high-frequency CPU and 32GB of RAM, and always utilize an NVMe SSD. If you are on macOS, the transition to Apple Silicon has made even the base-model MacBook Pros formidable machines for vector work.
| Element | Min PPI | Max PPI | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Raster photos (print) | 300 | 450 | | Line art (b&w bitmap) | 1200 | 2400 | | Web/digital images | 72 | 150 | | Large format (billboard) | 100–150 | — | adobe illustrator specs