PC & Mac Specifications
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio is professional production software and benefits from a properly specified Windows PC. Check the requirements below before purchasing, installing or upgrading your software.
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio is professional production software and benefits from a properly specified Windows PC. Check the requirements below before purchasing, installing or upgrading your software.
For comfortable everyday use, especially when working with complex designs, CorelDRAW graphics or several applications at once, we suggest choosing a system that meets the recommended specification.
Processor: Intel Core i7 or i9, 13th or 14th generation, or AMD Ryzen 7 or 9, 8000 or 9000 Series
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11, 64-bit, with the latest updates
Memory: 32 GB RAM or more; DDR5 recommended
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB graphics memory, such as an NVIDIA RTX 4060
Storage: 1 TB NVMe solid-state drive or larger
Free disk space: 100 GB or more
Monitor: Two Full HD 1920 × 1080 monitors or higher; 4K optional
Browser: Latest version of Edge, Chrome or Firefox
Mouse: USB or Bluetooth mouse
Sound: Required for online video help
Internet: Required for activation, registration, machine-file export, updates and online services
USB port: Required when using a Wilcom EmbroideryConnect device
Processor: Intel Core i5, 10th generation, or AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11, 64-bit, with the latest updates
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics with at least 2 GB graphics memory
Storage: 256 GB solid-state drive
Free disk space: 40 GB or more
Monitor: 1600 × 900 resolution
Browser: Microsoft Edge, Chrome or equivalent
Mouse: USB or Bluetooth mouse
Sound: Required for online video help
Internet: Required for activation, registration, machine-file export, updates and online documentation
USB port: Required when using a Wilcom EmbroideryConnect device
EmbroideryStudio is designed for Microsoft Windows and does not run natively on macOS.
However, EmbroideryStudio 2025 and 2026 can be used on an Apple silicon Mac by running Windows through Parallels Desktop. Apple silicon Macs must use the ARM edition of Windows. EmbroideryStudio cannot be installed directly in macOS.
Processor: Apple M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5
macOS version: macOS 27
Parallels Desktop: Latest Parallels Desktop Pro installed on your macOS
Windows 11 ARM Edition: installed in your Parallels Desktop software
Memory: At least 32 GB of unified memory in the Mac
Storage: 1 TB SSD or larger
Free disk space: 100 GB or more
Monitor: Full HD 1920 × 1080; 4K optional
Browser: Latest Edge, Chrome or Firefox
Mouse: USB or Bluetooth mouse
Internet: Required for activation, registration, machine-file export, updates and online services
Send us the processor, memory, graphics and Windows details from your existing computer, and we can help you compare them with Wilcom’s current requirements.
For a new computer, we strongly recommend purchasing above the minimum specification. This provides better performance, greater working capacity and a longer useful life.