If you are a student, hobbyist, or professional, the best path forward is either subscribing to Adobe’s student plan, using DaVinci Resolve for free, or saving for a legitimate license. Your data, career, and peace of mind are worth far more than the $20–50 you might “save” by pirating After Effects CC 2020.

Multicore Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support

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