Keep in mind that these are general system requirements, and specific requirements may vary depending on the version and your workflow.
Historically, After Effects was a 2.5D compositor. The 2025 u1 release changes that with the : Adobe.After.Effects.2025.u1.Multilingual.iso
: Minimum 16GB (32GB+ highly recommended for 4K or complex projects). CPU : Multicore Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support. GPU : 2GB of VRAM (4GB+ recommended for 3D workflows). Keep in mind that these are general system
: Start by creating a new composition. This is your "canvas." Use the shortcut (Windows) or (Mac) to define your resolution, frame rate, and duration. Importing Assets and duration. Importing Assets