System Requirements
Operating System
Minimum:
- Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) or later
- Windows 11 any version
Recommended:
- Windows 10 version 21H2 or later
- Windows 11 version 22H2 or later
Not supported:
- Windows 8.1 and earlier
- Windows RT
- Windows Server editions (may work but not tested)
- Linux via Wine (may work but not supported)
- macOS via virtualization (not supported)
Hardware Requirements
Minimum specifications:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 2 cores
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 1 GB of available space
- Display: 1280 × 720 resolution
- Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible
Recommended specifications:
- Processor: 2 GHz or faster, 4 cores
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Storage: 1 GB of available space (plus room for your projects)
- Display: 1920 × 1080 resolution or higher
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver
Performance Considerations
FontPilot specific:
- Large font collections (1000+ fonts) benefit from:
- SSD storage for faster loading
- 8 GB+ RAM for smooth preview rendering
Zap specific:
- Batch processing benefits from:
- Multi-core processors (uses all available cores)
- 8+ CPU cores for faster rendering
- SSD for faster read/write operations
Network Requirements
Initial setup:
- Internet connection required for:
- Initial download
- License activation
- First-time runtime installation
Ongoing use:
- No internet required for daily use
- Optional internet for:
- Update checks (can be disabled)
- License transfers
Accessibility Features
Our apps support Windows accessibility features:
- High contrast support
- Screen reader support (Narrator, NVDA, JAWS)
- Keyboard navigation
- Display scaling (100% - 300%)
Testing Your System
Not sure if your system meets requirements?
Quick check:
- Press
Win + Pauseto see system info - Check Windows version:
Win + R, typewinver - Check .NET:
Win + R, typedotnet --list-runtimes
Or just try it!
Our paid apps offer a 14-day free trial, which is the best way to test compatibility. If it runs well during the trial, you're good to go!
Optimizing Performance
Tips for best performance:
- Close unnecessary apps - Free up RAM
- Disable animations - Settings → Accessibility → Visual effects
- Update graphics drivers - Check manufacturer's website
- Use SSD storage - Dramatically improves load times
- Regular Windows updates - Ensures best compatibility
Questions?
Having compatibility issues? Contact support with your system details and we'll help!
Need more help? Contact support