FLAC3D System Requirements

System Requirements

  • Operating System:
    • Windows 8.1 or later (with the latest service packs installed)*
    • Linux current Long Term Support (LTS) version of Ubuntu 20.04
  • Processor:
    • Intel Core i7 CPU (3 GHz) or better
    • 64-bit Intel or AMD processor (Not Apple)
  • Hard Disk: 500 GB
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB
  • Video Card: HD graphics card (1920 x 1080 pixels), OpenGL 3.3 or higher
  • Ports: 1 USB port is required for the security key for Desktop and Network licenses (Web licenses are also available)

Recommended System

  • Operating System:
    • Windows 10 Pro or later (with the latest service packs installed)*
    • Linux current Long Term Support (LTS) version of Ubuntu 20.04
    • Will install and run on Windows 11
  • Processor:
    • Intel Core i9 CPU (3 GHz) or better
    • 64-bit Intel or AMD processor (Not Apple)
  • Hard Disk: 1 TB
  • Memory (RAM): 64 GB
  • Video Card: 4k graphics card (3840 x 2160 pixels), OpenGL 3.3 or higher
  • Ports: 1 USB port is required for the security key for Desktop and Network licenses (Web licenses are also available)


Itasca Software v9 has been tested on Windows 11 and all programs were successfully installed and run.

*Please read our full OS Policy.


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