System
System Requirements
Last updated: March 28, 2026
Iris Studio is a native desktop application built with Electron. Below are the minimum and recommended requirements to run it on your machine. All required dependencies (ffmpeg, Chromium, SQLite) are bundled with the app — no additional installs needed.
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Minimum Version | Recommended | Architectures |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | 10.15 (Catalina) | 13+ (Ventura) | Apple Silicon (arm64), Intel (x64) |
| Windows | Windows 10 | Windows 10 / 11 | x64 |
| Linux | Ubuntu 20.04+ (glibc 2.28+) | Ubuntu 22.04+ | x64 |
macOS builds are code-signed and notarized by Apple, so you won't see Gatekeeper warnings. Windows builds are currently unsigned — you may need to click through a SmartScreen prompt on first launch.
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+ |
| Disk Space | 500 MB (app install) | 2 GB+ (app + generated media storage) |
| GPU | Integrated graphics | Dedicated GPU (for canvas & video preview) |
| Internet | Required for AI generation (prompts are sent to cloud AI providers) | |
What's Bundled
You don't need to install any additional software. The following dependencies are included with every Iris Studio download:
- FFmpeg — video and audio processing
- SQLite — local database for your projects, media library, and generation history
- Chromium — used internally for image processing tasks
Network Requirements
Iris Studio requires an internet connection for AI-powered features. Generation requests are sent to cloud providers (Replicate, Fal.ai, Kling AI) via HTTPS. The following domains should be accessible:
api.replicate.com— AI generationfal.run— AI generation*.convex.cloud— workspace sync and credit management
Offline work (browsing your local media library, moodboards, collections) does not require an internet connection.
Known Limitations
- No 32-bit support — Iris Studio requires a 64-bit operating system on all platforms
- Windows SmartScreen warning — Windows builds are not yet code-signed, so you may see a security prompt on first launch. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed.
- Linux GPU acceleration — some Linux distributions may require additional GPU drivers for hardware-accelerated rendering
Questions?
If you're unsure whether your system is compatible or run into issues, reach out to us at dev@iristech.my.