Best Laptops for Adobe InDesign
InDesign is a publishing layout design software by Adobe.
Laptop Requirements for Adobe InDesign
The system requirements are undemanding; almost any recent laptop will work for running ID.
All recent laptop meets the RAM requirement of 4gb.
Windows System Requirements
Minimum:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909) or later; LTSC versions are not supported Supported on Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2.
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 4 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Storage space: 3.6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) SSD recommended
- Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 display (1920 X 1080 recommended), HiDPI display support Note: To use the InDesign Touch workspace, you must have a touch screen enabled tablet/monitor running Windows 10 or above (such as Microsoft Surface Pro 3) with the screen resolution set to 2160 x 1440 or more. For Scalable UI the minimum monitor resolution required is 1920 x 1080.
- Graphics Processing Unit: Video card - 32-bit video card
Recommended:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909) or later; LTSC versions are not supported Supported on Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2.
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 4 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Storage space: 3.6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) SSD recommended
- Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 display (1920 X 1080 recommended), HiDPI display support Note: To use the InDesign Touch workspace, you must have a touch screen enabled tablet/monitor running Windows 10 or above (such as Microsoft Surface Pro 3) with the screen resolution set to 2160 x 1440 or more. For Scalable UI the minimum monitor resolution required is 1920 x 1080.
- Graphics Processing Unit: Video card - 32-bit video card
Best Windows Laptops for ID
These laptops meet the recommended system requirements and let you use the software to its full extent without stutter.
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-66386
Popular2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-73301
Popular2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″
EP2-65033
2026 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen120hz screenHigh resolution
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83TE
Popular2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptop
14″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14″
Popular2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptop
14″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14″
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopHigh resolution
15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMTouchscreeni7 CPUSD card reader
15″
Dell Inspiron 15″
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMTouchscreenAMD CPU
15″
Dell LD15260-5618BLK-PUS
7XNTG
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
Budget Windows Laptops for ID
These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may experience slowness in some parts of the software.
15″
Dell LDC15250-3883BLK-PUS
Y3VGT
PopularTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinIPS screenBudget choice
15″
Lenovo 16IRH10 15″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinSD card readerBudget choice
15″
Lenovo 16IRH10 15″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMThinSD card readerBudget choice
17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMTouchscreenFingerprint Reader
17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMTouchscreenFingerprint Reader
17″
HP TPN-I139 17″
2026 modelTrusted brand8 GB RAMTouchscreenFingerprint Reader
Mac System Requirements
Recommended:
- Operating System: macOS version 12.0 (Monterey) macOS version 11 (Big Sur) macOS version 10.15 (Catalina)
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 4 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Storage space: 4.5 GB of available hard-disk space for installation Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
- Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 display (1920 x 1080 recommended), Retina display support. For Scalable UI the minimum monitor resolution required is 1920 x 1080.
- Graphics Processing Unit: Video card - 32-bit video card
Recommended Macbooks for ID
These laptops meet the system requirements stated by the developer.
14″
Apple MacBook Pro 14” (2021)
MKGQ3LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Z18T0LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Trusted brand16 GB RAMHigh resolution
Updated on October 18, 2022.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the app will run on every laptop.
Updated November 2, 2026