Requirement
For PC, Mac, And Linux
System Requirements
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in or
- An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video capture card
- Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras
Note: See the list of supported devices.
Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required.
Supported Operating Systems
- macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
- Windows 10*
- Windows 8 or 8.1
- Windows 7
- Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
- Mint 17.1 or higher
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or higher
- Oracle Linux 6.4 or higher
- CentOS 6.4 or higher
- Fedora 21 or higher
- OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
- ArchLinux (64-bit only)
Note: For devices running Windows 10, they must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
Supported Tablet and Mobile Devices
- Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher
- iOS and Android devices
- Blackberry devices
Note: For tablets running Windows 10, they must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
Supported Browsers
- Windows: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- Mac: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
Note: Some features in the web client are not supported on IE.
Processor and RAM Requirements
Minimum | Recommended | |
Processor | Single Core 1Ghz or Higher | Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) |
RAM | N/A | 4Gb |
Notes:
- Dual and single core laptops have a reduced frame rate when screen sharing (around 5 frames per second). For optimum screen sharing performance on laptops we recommend a quad core processor or higher.
- Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 or higher.
Note: Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 or higher
High DPI Support
- High DPI displays are supported in Zoom version 3.5 or higher
Bandwidth Requirements
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3G, WiFi or Wired environments.
Recommended bandwidth for Meetings and Webinar Panelists:
- For 1:1 video calling:
- 600kbps (up/down) for high quality video
- 1.2 Mbps (up/down) for 720p HD video
- Receiving 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
- Sending 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
- For group video calling:
- 800kbps/1.0Mbps (up/down) for high quality video
- For gallery view and/or 720p HD video: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down)
- Receiving 1080p HD video requires 2.5mbps (up/down)
- Sending 1080p HD video requires 3.0 Mbps (up/down)
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
- For Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps
Recommended bandwidth for Webinar Attendees:
- For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (down) for high quality video and 1.2 Mbps (down) for HD video
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps (down)
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps (down)
HD Camera Suggestions:
- Logitech PTZ Pro
- Aver VC520
- Logitech ConferenceCam CC3300e
- Logitech HD Webcams
- VDO360 PTZ HD Camera
- Vaddio Clearview USB
- Microsoft HD Webcams
- Hovercam Solo 5 Document and Webcam
USB Speakerphone and Microphone
- Revolabs UC500
- Jabra Speak 510
- Clearone Chat 150
- Logitech P710e
- Plantronics Calisto 600
- Phoenix Quattro3
- Voice Tracker Array Microphones
- Yamaha PSP-20UR
- Yamaha YVC-100
- Jabra USB Headphones
- Plantronics Headsets
- Revolab Fusion Wireless Microphones
- Shure Wireless Conferencing System
- MXL Microphones for Conferencing
Other Peripherals
Note: Devices support vary with systems. Please test them first.
- Magewell HDMI capture(Mac or Win)
- Startech Composite/SVideo to USB(Win)
- Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme(Mac)
System requirements for iOS, iPadOS, and Android
Equipment:
- An Internet connection – WiFi (a/g/n/ac) or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- (Optional) Bluetooth wireless speakers and microphone
Note: See the list of supported devices.
Supported Operating Systems:
- iOS 8.0 or later:
- Send and receive video using front or rear camera
- iPhone 4 or later, iPad Pro, iPad Mini, iPad 2 or later, iPod touch 4th Generation, iPhone 3GS (no front facing camera)
- iPadOS 13 or later
- Android 5.0x or later
Supported Browsers for Web Start:
- iOS/iPadOS: Safari5+, Chrome
- Android: Webkit (default), Chrome
Processor Requirement:
- Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better (non-Intel)
Bandwidth Recommendations:
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3G or WiFi
Recommended bandwidth over WiFi:
- For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (up/down) for high quality video and 1.2 Mbps (up/down) for HD video
- For group video calling: 600kbps/1.2Mbps (up/down) for high quality video. For gallery view: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down).
Bluetooth Speakerphones and Microphones