In order for the software to run properly, your computer will need to meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:
- Operating System: PC (Windows 8.1 and higher) OR Mac (OS X 10.10 and higher). Chromebook is currently not supported.
- Internet connection: Strongly recommended for updates and access to the Silhouette Design Store. Required to activate a license key for upgrade.
- RAM: 4 GB of RAM
- Processor: 2 GHz (or faster) processor speed
- Memory: 2 GB hard disk space
- USB Port: USB 2.0 Port (or higher)
To locate and verify compatibility for your computer, please do the following:
PC
- Press [Windows]+Pause button on keyboard simultaneously
NOTE: the [Windows] key is between [Ctrl] and [Alt] - The system information will be listed
You can alternately locate this information as follows:
- Press [Windows]+R simultaneously on keyboard
NOTE: the [Windows] key is between [Ctrl] and [Alt] - In the Run window, type 'control panel'
- Select System and Security > System
- The system information will be listed
Mac
- Select the apple symbol at the top left corner
- Select About this Mac
- The system information will be listed
If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, unfortunately, you will need to use an alternate computer in order to use the Silhouette Studio software program.
If your computer does meet the minimum requirements, please continue to review the sections below.