MAXQDA 2022 | MAXQDA 2022 | |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 Windows 10 (64 bit) | macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) 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
| 2 cores with 1,6 GHz each recommended: 4 or more cores, 2 GHz each
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| 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. | |
For the Server PC
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).
System Requirements for the Server PC | |
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| Operating System | Windows Server 2022, 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 client-server environment. |
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 2022” (top left).
MAXQDA 2020 (Windows/Mac)
MAXQDA 2020 | MAXQDA 2020 | |
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| 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 | MAXQDA 2020 Portable | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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):
| 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 | |
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| 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).
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| 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 | |
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| 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):
| 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 | |
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| 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. |
| MAXQDA 11 for Windows | MAXQDA 11 for Mac | |
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| Operating System | Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Older Windows versions use MAXQDA 11.0.11 | Mac OS X 10.7.5 (Lion) 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) |
| Processor | 1,5 GHz recommended: 2 GHz or more 2 cores or more | 1,5 GHz recommended: 2 GHz or more 2 cores or more |
| RAM | 2 GB or more | 2 GB or more |
| Display | 1.280 x 800 or more; not optimized for high-res displays (2560×1440 or higher) | no special requirements |
| License Activation | For online activation of license (recommended) internet connection necessary | For online activation of license (only option) internet connection necessary |
| Import of .doc/.docx- documents | Microsoft Word 2003 or newer .NET 3.5 which is automatically installed if missing and might require a restart | No special requirements |
| Export with Smart Publisher | Microsoft Word 2003 or newer .NET 3.5 which is automatically installed if missing and might require a restart | No special requirements |
| Additional Comments | If you are working with challenging projects and/or large media files adequate computer hardware is recommended. | |
| MAXQDA 11 – Portable License Windows | |
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| General | Portable licenses can only be installed on USB flash drives, NOT on computers, laptops or external hard drives. You can use a portable license on computers running Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8. |
| Size | Any common USB flash drive with at least 130 MB of free space. |
| Speed | If you only use the USB flash drive to install and run MAXQDA (and save your project file on the guest computer while working with them) there are no specific requirements for the writing and reading speed of the USB flash drive. If you wish to edit your project files directly on the flash drive, a write speed of at least 10 MB per second is recommended. |
| Encryption | Using an USB stick that is encrypted or has other protective mechanisms could lead to the portable license not working correctly. |
| MAXQDA 11 – Portable License Mac | |
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| General | A portable license can be installed on a USB flash drive only. It is not possible to install it on a computer, a laptop or on an external hard drive. You can use your portable license on all computers with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or higher. |
| Size | Any common USB flash drive (“removable disk”) larger than 130 MB. |
| Speed | If you only use the USB flash drive to install and run MAXQDA (and save your project file on the guest computer while working with them) there are no specific requirements for the writing and reading speed of the USB flash drive. If you wish to edit your project files directly on the flash drive, a write speed of at least 10 MB per second is recommended. |
| Encryption | Using an USB stick that is encrypted or has other protective mechanisms could lead to the portable license not working correctly. |
| MAXQDA 10 | |
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| Operating System | Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1,0 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB or more |
| Display | 1.024 x 768 |
| License Activation | For online activation of license (recommended) internet connection necessary |
| Import of .doc/.docx- documents | Microsoft Word 2003 or newer .NET 3.5 which is automatically installed if missing and might require a restart |
| MAXQDA 10 – Portable License Windows | |
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| General | Portable licenses can only be installed on USB flash drives, NOT on computers, laptops or external hard drives. You can use a portable license on any Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer. |
| Size | Any common USB flash drive with at least 130 MB of free space. |
| Speed | If you only use the USB flash drive to install and run MAXQDA (and save your project file on the guest computer while working with them) there are no specific requirements for the writing and reading speed of the USB flash drive. If you wish to edit your project files directly on the flash drive, a write speed of at least 10 MB per second is recommended. |
| Encryption | Using an USB stick that is encrypted or has other protective mechanisms could lead to the portable license not working correctly. |
| MAXQDA 2007 | |
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| Operating System | Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 |
| Processor | 700 MHz (PIII +) |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Display | 1.024 x 768 |
| License Activation | For online activation of license (recommended) internet connection necessary |