Pro Tools 12.5.2 Information & Downloads

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools 12.5.2 Software

• Mac OS X 10.11-10.11.3 (El Capitan), 10.10-10.10.5 (Yosemite), 10.9.5 (Mavericks)
• Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

Documentation

• Pro Tools 12.5.2 Release Notes (KB)
• Pro Tools 12.5.2 Read Me for Mac (PDF)
• Pro Tools 12.5.2 Read Me for Windows (PDF)

Authorization

• Pro Tools 12 software requires a Pro Tools 12 iLok authorization (license) to run. This can be a single license or in a bundle.
• Pro Tools HD 12 software requires both Pro Tools 12 and Pro Tools HD 12 iLok authorizations (licenses) to run. These are typically in a bundle.
• The bonus plug-ins (introduced starting with v12.2) use a Pro Tools Plan or Pro Tools HD Plan license.
• Review the licenses on your iLok at ilok.com or in iLok License Manager
• See the Support section of ilok.com for assistance with iLok License Manager, your iLok account, etc.

Installation

• Pro Tools 12.5.2 is a full installer (not an updater that requires a previous version installed).
• Pro Tools 12.5.2 uses a single installer for both Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD, only the iLok authorization is different
• Virtual Instruments and Effects for Pro Tools 12 are installed by the First AIR Effects Bundle and First AIR Instruments Bundle (formerly a single Creative Collection Installer in PT11).  Run these in addition to the Pro Tools installer. (more info)
• Pro Tools HDX/HD Native Mac users, be sure to install the matching HD Driver. The HD driver may be found in the Driver Installers folder included in the 12.5.2 download.
• Non-HD users, please install the latest compatible driver for your Avid interface
• See the Pro Tools 12 Software Installation Guide for complete instructions

Co-Installation

• Pro Tools 12.5.2 co-install with Pro Tools 10.x is not supported using Mac OS X (as 12.5.2 isn't supported on Mac OS 10.8.5); use Pro Tools 12.4 or lower for co-install with Pro Tools 10.x
• Pro Tools 12.x co-install with Media Composer (details)
• Co-install of Pro Tools 12.x and Media Composer on Windows does not allow Media Composer to be a Video Satellite (details)

HDX Firmware Update

• Pro Tools 11.2.2 and higher requires a firmware update for HDX cards
• Firmware update takes place during Pro Tools launch
• The firmware update was tested for backwards compatibility with Pro Tools 10.3.6 and later

Technical Alerts

• DigiTest 12.4/12.5 firmware update process with an HD OMNI doesn't appear to finish, but canceling before the HD OMNI reboots can leave the interface unrecognizable by Pro Tools (blank scribble strips)
• HD hardware is not supported by CoreAudio on Yosemite (or later). iTunes users, please check the Read Me. Native Instruments users, click here
• See the Windows Read Me for limitations with WASAPI support (added in v12.0)
• Click here for Pro Tools 12.x Satellite Link and Video Satellite compatibility updates
• Note that not all Audio Interfaces have been qualified with El Capitan.  Click here for more info.

Downloads

• Owners of Pro Tools 12 on a current Upgrade Plan can download the 12.5.2 installer from their Avid account (note that Pro Tools 12.5.2 is not available via Avid Application Manager)
• Review the Read Me and other docs before installing or updating Pro Tools for known issues that could impact your workflow
• Upgrades from earlier versions of Pro Tools can be purchased from the Avid Store or Avid Reseller
• Avid Accounts will have the current version for eligible products

1. Sign In to my.avid.com
2. Click on My Products and Subscriptions
3. Click on a Pro Tools 12 product in your list
4. Click Show to see the available files
5. Click on a file name to download the file