System Requirements for MAXQDA

Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 (64 bit)

Processor: 2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each.
Windows ARM computers or tablet computers with ARM processors are not supported.

RAM: min. 4 GB. Recommended: 8 GB or more

Display: min. 1.280 x 720. Recommended: 1.920 x 1.080 or more

License Activation: Internet connection necessary once for activation

Microsoft Office: The import of .doc or .odt documents require Microsoft Word 2003 or newer and .NET 3.5 or newer. (.NET is automatically installed if missing and might require a system restart).

Additional Comments: If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

Operating System: macOS 15.x (Sequoia), macOS 14.x (Sonoma), macOS 13.x (Ventura), macOS 12.x (Monterey), macOS 11.x (Big Sur), macOS 10.15 (Catalina), macOS 10.14 (Mojave)

Processor: 2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each. ARM processors are supported only for Apple desktop and laptop computers. ARM processors in Apple tablet computers are not supported.

RAM: min. 4 GB. Recommended: 8 GB or more

Display: min. 1.280 x 720. Recommended: 1.920 x 1.080 or more

License Activation: Internet connection necessary once for activation

Additional Comments: If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

Server PC Requirements

Network and University licenses are set up and managed with the MAXQDA Netlic Service and MAXQDA Netlic Manager in a Windows environment. The MAXQDA Netlic Manager gives you on demand access to all the information concerning your MAXQDA Netlic License and allows you to easily activate or extend your license(s).

Operating System: Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (64 bit), 8.1 (64 bit), 8 (64 bit)

RAM: min. 2 GB.

Environment: Network licenses must be installed in a client-server environment.

Client Computer Requirements

Users can access a MAXQDA network license with both Windows and Mac computers. When MAXQDA is started, the client PC logs on to the MAXQDA Netlic Service and occupies a “Seat”.

Client computers must be logged on in the same domain as the server.

Client computer need to have a permanent connection to the server in order to use MAXQDA.

The system requirements for client PCs are the same as for “MAXQDA 24” (top left).

MAXQDA 2022 (Windows/Mac)

	MAXQDA 2022 – Windows	MAXQDA 2022 – Mac
Operating System	Windows 11 Windows 10 (64 bit)	macOS 13.0 (Ventura) macOS 12.0 (Monterey) macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Processor	2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each Windows ARM computers or tablet computers with ARM processors are not supported.	2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each ARM processors are supported only for Apple desktop and laptop computers. ARM processors in Apple tablet computers are not supported.
RAM	4 GB; recommended: 8 GB or more	4 GB; recommended: 8 GB or more
Display	1.280 x 720; recommended: 1.920 x 1.080 or more	1.280 x 720; recommended: 1.920 x 1.080 or more
License Activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation
Microsoft Office / Microsoft .NET	The import of .doc or .odt documents require Microsoft Word 2003 or newer and .NET 3.5 or newer. (.NET is automatically installed if missing and might require a system restart).	No special requirements
Additional Comments	If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

MAXQDA 2022 Network Licence – Server PC
Operating System	Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012 Windows 10 (64 bit), 8.1 (64 bit), 8 (64 bit)
RAM	2 GB or more
Environment	Network licenses must be installed in a user-server environment.

MAXQDA 2022 Network Licence – Client PC

Users can access a MAXQDA network license with both Windows and Mac computers. When MAXQDA is started, the client PC logs on to the MAXQDA Netlic Service and occupies a “Seat”. Client computers must be logged on in the same domain as the server. Please note that a permanent connection to the server is required to use MAXQDA. The system requirements for client PCs are the same as for “MAXQDA 2022”. .

MAXQDA 2020 (Windows/Mac)

	MAXQDA 2020 for Windows	MAXQDA 2020 for Mac
Operating System	Windows 11 (64 bit) Windows 10 (64 bit) Windows 8.1 (64 bit) Windows 8 (64 bit)	macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
Processor	2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.	2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.
RAM	4 GB recommended: 8 GB or more	4 GB recommended: 8 GB or more
Display	1.024 x 768 or more	1.024 x 768 or more
License Activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation
Microsoft Office / Microsoft .NET	The import of .doc or .odt documents require Microsoft Word 2003 or newer and .NET 3.5 or newer. (.NET is automatically installed if missing and might require a system restart).	No special requirements
Additional Comments	If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

	MAXQDA 2020 Portable for Windows	MAXQDA 2020 Portable for Mac
Size	min. 900 MB of free space.	min. 900 MB of free space.
Format	FAT / FAT32	FAT / FAT32 / Mac OS Extend (Journaled) / HFS+ For macOS Catalina: Mac OS Extend (Journaled) / HFS+
USB 3.0	For better performance use USB 3.0 (or higher) flash drive which your computer recognizes as a “Removable Disk“ and a USB 3.0 (or higher) port.	For better performance use USB 3.0 (or higher) flash drive which your computer recognizes as a “Removable Disk“ and a USB 3.0 (or higher) port.
No Encryption	USB flash drives that are encrypted or have other protective mechanisms may not be recognized correctly.	USB flash drives that are encrypted or have other protective mechanisms may not be recognized correctly.
No Write protection	No write protection must be activated for the use of MAXQDA 2020.	No write protection must be activated for the use of MAXQDA 2020.
Docking Stations / Adapters	USB flash drives connected to USB-C adapters or a docking stations may not be recognized.	USB flash drives connected to USB-C adapters or a docking stations may not be recognized.

Network Licence – System Requirements for the Server PC
Operating System	Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012 Windows 10 (64 bit), 8.1 (64 bit), 8 (64 bit)
RAM	2 GB or more
Environment	Network licenses must be installed in a user-server environment.

Network Licence – System Requirements for the Client Computer

Users can access a MAXQDA network license with both Windows and Mac computers. When MAXQDA is started, the client PC logs on to the MAXQDA Netlic Service and occupies a “Seat”. Client computers must be logged on in the same domain as the server. Please note that a permanent connection to the server is required to use MAXQDA. The system requirements for client PCs are the same as for “MAXQDA 2020” (top left).

MAXQDA 2018 (Windows/Mac)

	MAXQDA 2018 for Windows	MAXQDA 2018 for Mac
Operating System	Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7	macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) macOS 10.12 (Sierra) Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
Processor	2 cores with 1.3 GHz each recommended: 2 or more cores, with 2 GHz each (or more) ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.	1,3 GHz with 2 cores recommended: 2 or more cores, with 2 GHz each (or more) ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.
RAM	2 GB recommended: 4 GB or more	2 GB recommended: 4 GB or more
Display	1.024 x 768 or more	1.024 x 768 or more
License Activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation
Microsoft Office / Microsoft .NET	These features requir Microsoft Word 2003 or newer and .NET 3.5 or newer. (.NET is automatically installed if missing and might require a system restart): Import .doc/x or .odt-documents Export with Smart Publisher Import of web pages from MAXQDA Web Collector	No special requirements
Additional Comments	If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

	MAXQDA 2018 Portable Licenses Windows & Mac
General	We strongly recommend using a common USB 3.0 (or higher) flash drive which your computer recognizes as a “Removable Disk“ and a USB 3.0 (or higher) port. A portable license can NOT be installed directly on a computer, laptop or on an external hard drive (“Local Disk”). Please note: Using a lower USB standard than 3.0 may cause performance problems and the compatibility of MAXQDA Portable with all off-the-shelf USB sticks cannot be guaranteed. In individual cases it may be necessary to obtain an alternative USB flash drive in order to successfully activate the license. Depending on how you would like to use your license you can install the Windows version, the Mac version or both versions on your USB flash drive. If you install both versions on one USB flash drive, it is sufficient to activate only one of them to be able to use both. Please note that the flash drive must be connected with a Windows computer in order to install the Windows version and with a Mac computer to install the Mac version.
Size	At least 600 MB of free space on USB stick. If you are using both the portable Windows and Mac installation on the same USB stick, you will need the double amount of free storage space.
Format	FAT32
Encryption	Using an USB stick that is encrypted or has other protective mechanisms could lead to the portable license not working correctly.

	MAXQDA 2018 Netzwerk / Universität
For the Server PC	Network and University licenses are set up and managed with the MAXQDA License Service and MAXQDA License Manager in a Windows environment. The MAXQDA License Manager gives you on demand access to all the information concerning your MAXQDA Network License and allows you to easily activate or extend your license(s). System Requirements for the Server PC Operating System Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Server 2016, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, Server 2008 R2 RAM 2 GB or more Environment Network licenses must be installed in a user-server environment. If you are still working the License Service’s predecessor, MAXServer, we recommend that you migrate your license(s) to the MAXQDA License Service. Please contact the MAXQDA support for more information.
For the client computer	Users can access a MAXQDA network license with both Windows and Mac computers. When MAXQDA is started, the client PC logs on to the MAXQDA License Service and occupies a “Seat”. Server admins are able to monitor which clients are currently working with MAXQDA. Please note that a permanent connection to the server is required to use MAXQDA. The system requirements for client PCs are the same as for “MAXQDA 2018” (top left).

MAXQDA 2012 (Windows/Mac)

	MAXQDA 12 for Windows	MAXQDA 12 for Mac
Operating System	Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10	Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
Processor	1,3 GHz with 2 cores recommended: 2 GHz or more 2 cores or more ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.	1,3 GHz with 2 cores recommended: 2 GHz or more 2 cores or more ARM processors in tablet computers are not supported.
RAM	2 GB or more	2 GB or more
Display	1.024 x 768 or more	1.024 x 768 or more
License Activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation	Internet connection necessary once for activation
Microsoft Office / Microsoft .NET	These features require Microsoft Word 2003 or newer and .NET 3.5 or newer. (.NET is automatically installed if missing and might require a system restart): Import .doc/x or .odt-documents Export with Smart Publisher Import of web pages from MAXQDA Web Collector	No special requirements
Additional Comments	If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended.

	MAXQDA 12 Portable Licenses Windows & Mac
General	We strongly recommend using a common USB 3.0 (or higher) flash drive which your computer recognizes as a “Removable Disk“ and a USB 3.0 (or higher) port. A portable license can NOT be installed directly on a computer, laptop or on an external hard drive (“Local Disk”). Please note: Using a lower USB standard than 3.0 may cause performance problems and the compatibility of MAXQDA Portable with all off-the-shelf USB sticks cannot be guaranteed. In individual cases it may be necessary to obtain an alternative USB flash drive in order to successfully activate the license.
Size	Please use a common USB flash (Removable Disk) with a minimum of 200 MB of free space. If you are using the Windows and the Mac version on one USB flash drive, a minimum of 400 MB of free space.
Format	FAT / FAT32.
Speed	A write speed of at least 10 MB per second is recommended if you wish to save and edit your project files directly on the flash drive. If your project file is located on the host computer, the speed is irrelevant.
Encryption	Using an USB stick that is encrypted or has other protective mechanisms could lead to the portable license not working correctly.