Vectorworks requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
- Operating system: macOS 12 (Monterey) | macOS 11 (Big Sur) | macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Processor: 64-bit Intel Core i7 (or AMD equivalent) of 3GHz or better. Apple M1 Max or better
- RAM: 32GB or more
- Graphics card: Dedicated OpenGL 2.1 compatible with 8GB VRAM or more. No built-in graphics card with RAM. Metal GPUFamily2 or later*
- Display resolution: 1920x1080 or better**
- Operating system: macOS 12 (Monterey) | macOS 11 (Big Sur) | macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Processor: 64-bit Intel Core i7 (or AMD equivalent) of 2GHz or better. Apple M1 Pro or better
- RAM: 16GB or more
- Graphics card: Dedicated OpenGL 2.1 compatible with 3GB VRAM or more (e.g. NVIDIA), Metal GPUFamily1 v4 or later*
- Display resolution: 1920x1080 or better**
- Operating system: macOS 12 (Monterey) | macOS 11 (Big Sur) | macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Processor: 64-bit Intel Core i5 (or AMD equivalent) or better. Apple M1 or better
- RAM: 8GB or more
- Graphics card: Dedicated OpenGL 2.1 compatible with 2GB VRAM or more (e.g. NVIDIA) or Built-in graphics card (Intel "Iris Pro/Plus" only) OpenGL 2.1 compatible, Metal GPUFamily1 or later*
- Display resolution: 1440x900 or better**
ATTENTION
Read more about compatibility with M1-processor.
*
For Vectorworks Vision, your graphics card must support OpenGL 4.1 (or better) and have at least 8GB of VRAM. No built-in graphics card with RAM.
**
By using an external 4K display, the resolution will appear more refined and detailed in OpenGL display.
TIP
Vectorworks Inc. offers a list of tested hardware. Be sure to take a look at the overview.