System requirements
To install NVivo your computer must meet the minimum installation requirements:
Minimum system requirements
- Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
NOTE Temporarily, NVivo 14 is not supported on Mac M1 and M2 processors. However, Lumivero is actively working on improving NVivo's compatibility to ensure full support for Mac M1 and M2 processors.
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Mac OS X 10.13 (High Sierra)
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4 GB RAM
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1280 x 800 screen resolution
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8 GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs
Recommended system requirements
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Mac computer with an Intel Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
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Mac OS X 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
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8 GB RAM
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1440 x 900 screen resolution
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8 GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs
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Internet connection
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Google Chrome (required for NCapture—a browser extension that allows you to gather material from the web)
Workaround: Until the developer team of the producer (Lumivero) can fix the issues, users of MacOS Ventura or M1/M2 processors are recommended to use the previous version of NVivo (R1/2020), or a Windows computer.