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What Are the System Requirements for Loom Analytics Desktop?
The below article outlines the hardware and software you need to run Loom Analytics Desktop
Operating System
Loom Analytics Desktop requires Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit). Windows is required because recording your computer's sound, the on-device transcription engine, and the built-in editor all rely on Windows features.
Hardware
|
Item |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
|
Processor |
4 cores |
6 or more cores |
|
Memory (RAM) |
8 GB |
16 GB (32 GB for very long sessions) |
|
Free disk space |
5 GB, plus room for recordings |
20 GB or more |
|
Free space while processing uploads |
At least 4 GB |
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|
Graphics card |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Audio |
A working USB or built-in microphone, plus speakers or headphones |
A professional USB microphone or multi-channel audio interface |
|
Screen |
1366 × 768 |
1920 × 1080 or larger |
Other Software
You need Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 (x64). The installer checks for it and offers to install it for you, which requires an internet connection. You don't need a separate Word processor or media player because both are built into the application.
Accounts and Licensing
You need a Loom Analytics account (email and password) and an activation code from your administrator. Each code activates one computer. You need internet access the first time you activate. After that, the application works offline.
Tip: Live transcription is demanding. On a minimum-specification computer, close web browsers, video calls and virus scans before recording.