Isadora 4 will run on almost any contemporary Mac or Windows computer, however, your system requirements may vary based on the scope of your project. 

Supported Operating Systems and Processors

Isadora 4 is supported on macOS 10.14 (Mojave) through macOS 14 (Sonoma) with a 64-bit Intel or Apple silicon (ARM/M-series) processor, and on a 64-bit version of Windows 10 through 11 with an Intel or AMD processor.

If you encounter any difficulties related to Isadora, please contact our tech support team.

Isadora 4 System Requirements

Minimum

These baseline specifications will provide reliable performance with video playback, video effects, live video capture, and output to one or two displays.

For HD video playback:

  • Intel, AMD, Apple silicon (ARM/M-series) 64-bit processor, or dual-core 2.0 GHz i5 Intel processor or equivalent
  • 4 GB RAM

Recommended

Recommended specifications for eight or more channels of HD video playback, 4K video playback, or outputting to multiple displays:

  • Intel, AMD, Apple silicon (ARM/M-series) 64-bit processor, or quad-core i7 Intel processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB RAM or greater
  • Dedicated AMD or NVidia graphics card
  • Solid-state storage drive with a 1500 Mbps transfer rate or higher

We recommend carefully researching equipment to find the best option for your project needs and budget. The TroikaTronix Community Forum is an excellent place to ask for equipment recommendations and suggestions. Many Isadora designers and artists have found success using a wide range of computer hardware and are eager to share their knowledge.

IzzyCast System Requirements

Minimum

  • Each user must have a computer that meets Isadora's system requirements
  • Each user must have a stable internet connection

Recommended

  • The host should have a powerful computer that can handle additional video processing tasks like compositing and livestreaming
  • Wired internet connections are strongly recommended for stability; avoid using WiFi and mobile hotspots
  • If possible, use a dedicated network for IzzyCast; avoid shared networks like university dorms and public libraries

Unsupported Hardware Platforms

Isadora 4 is not supported on:

  • Computers with multiple discrete GPUs that have not been properly configured
  • Computers with external graphics cards (eGPUs)
  • Some tablet devices such as the older versions of the Microsoft Surface Pro
  • Computers that run macOS on non-Apple hardware
  • Windows computers with ARM processors
  • Windows computers running in S Mode or Tablet Mode
  • Virtual machines (including cloud-based processing)
  • Linux machines

Running Isadora on machines utilizing unsupported hardware configurations may have unexpected and undesirable results in terms of performance and usability.