System Requirements

System Requirements

System Requirements

Our screen recorder and video editor have the following requirements for the successful production of a screencast.  

The requirements are separated by OS (Note: Linux and Windows XP are not supported):

 



Windows.svg Windows

Versions Supported

  • Windows 10 and later

Processor

  • 2.66Ghz  IntelĀ® or any other compatible processor / faster processor

Memory

  • 4GB or more recommended
 


Mac.svg Mac

Versions Supported

  • macOS 10.13: High Sierra or later*

Processor

  • 2.66Ghz  IntelĀ® or any other compatible processor / faster processor

Memory

  • 4GB or more recommended

*To use our Virtual Backgrounds feature, you will need macOS 10.14: Mojave or later.


Chromebook.svg Chromebook

Memory

  • 4GB or more recommended
  • SSD Storage


Mac.svg iOS (iPhone and iPad)

Versions Supported

  • iOS 12.0 or later


Chromebook.svg Android (mobile only)

Versions Supported

  • Android 9 or later

Memory

  • 2GB or more recommended

Audio

  • Android 11+ for system audio recording


Supported Browsers

Hosting: our video and image hosting can be accessed on the following browsers:

  1. Chrome
  2. Edge
  3. Safari
  4. Firefox

Chrome Extensions: our video messaging and desktop launcher extensions can be installed and used on the following browsers:

  1. Chrome
  2. Edge

 Note: Internet Explorer 11 is not a supported browser.

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