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Common questions about licensing, trials, and support

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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:

  1. Press Win + Pause to see system info
  2. Check Windows version: Win + R, type winver
  3. Check .NET: Win + R, type dotnet --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:

  1. Close unnecessary apps - Free up RAM
  2. Disable animations - Settings → Accessibility → Visual effects
  3. Update graphics drivers - Check manufacturer's website
  4. Use SSD storage - Dramatically improves load times
  5. 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