System Requirements

Below you will find the minimum PC requirements for running Vectric Software. However, we do recommend a higher specification for improved performance.

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Processor

2 Ghz Multi-Core X86 or x64 CPU

2 Ghz Multi-Core X86 or x64 CPU

2 Ghz Multi-Core X86 or x64 CPU

Ram

4 GB

2 GB

512 MB

Disk Space

1GB (program)
8 GB (optional) to tutorials & supplied clipart

700 MB (program)
2 GB (optional) to tutorials & supplied clipart

60 MB (program)

Display

1024 x 768 graphics display

1024 x 768 graphics display

1024 x 768 graphics display

Operating System

Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 or 11 (including Macs using the latest Parallels but with limited technical support)

Windows 7 must include Service Pack 1 or later with the KB2999226 update.

Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 or 11 (including Macs using the latest Parallels but with limited technical support)

Windows 7 must include Service Pack 1 or later with the KB2999226 update.

Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 or 11 (including Macs using the latest Parallels but with limited technical support)

Windows 7 must include Service Pack 1 or later with the KB2999226 update.

Graphics Card**

Minimum of 2 GBs of dedicated RAM and OpenGL 3.3 or later

Minimum of 2 GBs of dedicated RAM and OpenGL 3.3 or later

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Ports

USB (optional)
Required if USB Media Pack is purchased.

USB (optional)
Required if USB Media Pack is purchased.

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Much of the functionality of Cut3D and PhotoVCarve has been adopted by VCarve and Aspire.

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Vectric software can be run with CPU rendering as fallback.

If you are unsure your computer meets minimum requirements, download a free trial

"I have been a Vectric Vcarve Desktop user for 5 years. While the software may be a bit intimidating at first glance, it quickly becomes very easy to navigate and can help you create great vector graphics for CNC carving with its intuitive drawing tools, built-in clipart, projects and toolpath generation. There are dozens if not hundreds of Vectric created (and user created) video tutorials available online to guide everyone from the novice CNC user to the seasoned user, helping you to create exceptional finished carvings with very little effort. I’m not sure how I could operate my modest woodcarving business without it."

Steve H. Ohio USA