Alight Motion System Requirements for Android and iOS
Alight Motion system requirements start at Android 6.0 with at least 1.5 GB RAM, although Android 7.0 or later and more than 2 GB RAM are recommended. On iPhone and iPad, the minimum is iOS 14.4. Meeting these specifications can make a device eligible to install the app; it does not guarantee that every multi-layer or high-resolution project will preview and export smoothly.
The requirements below come from the Alight Motion Help Center. Use the main Alight Motion guide for the wider product map.
Alight Motion Requirements at a Glance
| Platform or device | Minimum | Recommended or condition | Support class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android phone | Android 6.0; 1.5 GB RAM | Android 7.0+; more than 2 GB RAM | Compatible when other conditions pass |
| iPhone or iPad | iOS 14.4+ | No separate RAM or chip recommendation is published in the cited requirement | Compatible |
| Android tablet | Android 6.0+ | Interface is not designed specifically for tablets | Partially compatible |
| Chromebook | Must support Android apps | Interface is not designed specifically for Chromebooks | Partially compatible |
| Android 5.x or below | Does not meet the OS minimum | Upgrade or use another supported device | Not compatible |
| Windows or macOS | Not a supported mobile operating system | See the desktop availability guide | Not compatible as a native mobile install |
There is no universal storage number in the cited requirement. The space needed changes with source clips, fonts, images, project data, temporary files and the intended export. Treat a fixed “GB required” number without a test context as an estimate, not an official minimum.
Android Requirements
An Android phone needs Android 6.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM. Alight Motion recommends Android 7.0 or later and more than 2 GB RAM for better performance. A Google Play Protect-certified status is also part of the published Android requirement.
The named chipset families are Qualcomm Snapdragon, Samsung Exynos, MediaTek, Kirin HiSilicon, Tegra and Intel Atom. This is a compatibility signal, not a performance ranking. Two phones using the same family can differ in CPU and GPU generation, available memory, thermal limits and storage speed.
Before downloading, check Settings → About phone for your Android version and memory. Check Play Protect certification in Google Play settings. The Android APKM offered here has its own Android 7.0 minimum, even though the app’s general support guidance starts at Android 6.0.
A minimum-specification phone may handle a short composition with a few layers yet struggle with long video sources, several effects or a demanding export. “Supported” describes the platform boundary. It is not a promise of equal performance across all Android hardware and projects.
iPhone and iPad Requirements
Alight Motion requires iOS or iPadOS 14.4 or later. The published requirements do not give one RAM minimum, chip cutoff, storage amount or complete list of supported Apple models. Check the App Store compatibility panel for your device.
Check Settings → General → About for the software version and available capacity. An eligible iOS version answers the installation question; project load still affects editing and export behavior. Use the Alight Motion iPhone and iPad guide for download and device-transfer steps.
Fully, Partially and Not Compatible Devices
Supported Android phones and eligible iPhones or iPads form the primary compatibility group. Android tablets running Android 6.0 or later can run the available features, but the interface is not designed specifically for a tablet layout. Chromebooks belong to a different class: only models capable of running Android apps qualify, and the interface is not Chromebook-specific.
Most other Android chipsets may run the app. The first-party guidance specifically warns that non-mainstream chipsets—especially Marvell, Spreadtrum or Rockchip—can have limitations that prevent correct operation. Treat an installation result on one such device as evidence for that precise model and software state, not the whole chipset family.
If the app does not appear in the device’s store, do not infer the cause from RAM alone. Confirm the operating-system version, store region and account state, Play Protect certification on Android, and whether that device class can access the mobile app. Availability is a separate observation from project performance.
Android 5.x and older do not meet the published requirement. Windows and macOS do not provide a native mobile-app environment. The separate Alight Motion for PC guide explains that availability boundary and the emulator route without mislabeling emulator host specifications as Alight Motion requirements.
RAM, Processor and Storage: What the Numbers Mean
RAM determines how much working data the system can keep available, but the number alone cannot predict a project result. The Android minimum is 1.5 GB and the recommendation is more than 2 GB. Other apps, operating-system services, media decoding, layer data and effects compete for that memory while editing.
Processor names also need context. A chipset family can span multiple generations and performance tiers. Source codec support, graphics behavior, sustained thermal performance and the app version can matter alongside the marketing name. Do not convert the first-party compatibility list into a claim that every listed chip performs equally.
Plan storage as a variable budget:
application + imported media + fonts/images + project and temporary data + completed export + safety headroom
Check free capacity before importing the real project, then check again after a representative export. The difference provides a more useful local estimate than a generic storage number copied from another device. Preserve extra space for the completed file and temporary processing; do not assume the source-file total is the entire requirement.
Why a Supported Device Can Still Struggle
Installation eligibility and project performance answer different questions. Use this matrix to identify what a test must represent:
| Project factor | Likely pressure | What to record in a test |
|---|---|---|
| More layers or video tracks | Memory and compositing load | Layer count and source types |
| Blur, glow or repeated effects | Processing and graphics load | Exact effect stack and preview state |
| Higher source resolution or frame rate | Decode, memory and storage load | Resolution, FPS and codec |
| Long or large clips | Storage and decode pressure | Duration and file size |
| Background apps or a hot device | Available memory and sustained speed | Running state and temperature condition |
| Higher export settings | Processing time, temporary space and heat | Output resolution, FPS, codec and completion |
This table describes variables, not universal failure thresholds. If an eligible device freezes, crashes or fails export, use Alight Motion troubleshooting for the diagnostic procedure rather than expanding this specification page into a fix guide.
Check Your Device Before an Important Project
Record the device model, OS version, available RAM where the system exposes it, Play Protect status on Android, free storage and Alight Motion version. Then use a fixed short project that represents the intended media, effects, layer count and output settings.
A useful compatibility record contains the device and OS, installed Alight Motion version, project dimensions, frame rate, layer/effect load, source-media properties, preview result and export result.
Preview the sample project, save and reopen it, then complete one export using your intended settings. A successful result applies to that device and project; it does not guarantee every project will work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alight Motion run on 2 GB RAM?
Yes, 2 GB is above the published 1.5 GB Android minimum, but it is below the recommendation of more than 2 GB. Installation may succeed while complex projects still strain memory, so test representative layers, effects and export settings.
What Android version does Alight Motion require?
Alight Motion requires Android 6.0 or later, while Android 7.0 or later is recommended for better performance. The Android device should also meet the RAM and chipset conditions and have Google Play Protect-certified status for installation eligibility.
How much storage does Alight Motion need?
The cited requirements do not publish one universal storage minimum. Required space changes with the app, imported media, project and temporary data, fonts or images, completed exports and safety headroom. Measure a representative project instead of relying on a fixed number.
What makes an iPhone or iPad eligible to run Alight Motion?
An iPhone or iPad needs iOS 14.4 or later under the published minimum. That requirement does not specify one RAM, chip or model cutoff for every project; demanding edits also need enough free storage and processing capacity.
Why does Alight Motion lag on a supported phone?
Supported means the device meets a platform boundary, not that every workload is light. Layer count, video tracks, effects, source resolution, frame rate, codec, background activity, temperature, free space and export settings can change performance substantially.