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):

 

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 Windows

Versions Supported

• Windows 10 and later

Processor

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

Memory

• 4GB or more recommended
  

 

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 Mac

Versions Supported

• macOS 10.15: Catalina or later*

Processor

• 2.66Ghz  Intel® 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.

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Chromebook

Memory

• 4GB or more recommended
  
• SSD Storage
  

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iOS (iPhone and iPad)

Versions Supported

• iOS 12.0 or later

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Android (mobile only)

Versions Supported

• Android 9 or later

Memory

• 2GB or more recommended
  

Audio

• Android 11+ for system audio recording
  

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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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