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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
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| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 15 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
About
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Source Filmmaker on my PC?
To run Source Filmmaker you need at least a DirectX compatible GPU and 2GB RAM. . Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Source Filmmaker?
Source Filmmaker minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred), CPU: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher), RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 15 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Source Filmmaker?
Source Filmmaker recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Source Filmmaker?
Source Filmmaker requires at least 15 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Source Filmmaker?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Source Filmmaker. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Source Filmmaker CPU or GPU intensive?
Source Filmmaker is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
