System requirements

NVivo Mac Release 1

Make sure that the computers you plan to install NVivo on meet the minimum system requirements. For better performance, the computers should meet the recommended system requirements.

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Minimum system requirements

  • Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor

  • Mac OS 12 Monterey

    NOTE NVivo supports only the current MacOS version and the two previous versions. For more information on how to find out what MacOS version you have and what are the latest versions, see Find out which macOS your Mac is using. We understand that this may pose challenges for some users. However, by using the latest macOS version, you can benefit seamless user experience and avoid known vulnerabilities, compatibility issues, and application failures.

  • 4GB of RAM

  • 1280 x 800 screen resolution

  • 8GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs

Recommended system requirements

  • Mac computer with an Intel Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor

  • Mac OS 12 Monterey or later

  • 8GB of RAM or more

  • 1440 x 900 screen resolution

  • 8GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs

  • Internet connection

  • Google Chrome (required for NCapture—a browser extension that allows you to gather material from the web)