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System Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for Glambot Studio Desktop.

System requirements

Operating System​

macOS Only

Glambot Studio Desktop is available only for macOS.

Supported Versions​

  • macOS 12 (Monterey) - Minimum version
  • macOS 13 (Ventura) - Recommended
  • macOS 14 (Sonoma) - Supported
  • macOS 15+ - Supported

Minimum Configuration​

ComponentSpecification
SystemmacOS 12 (Monterey) or higher
ProcessorApple M1 or Intel Core i5 (8th generation)
RAM8 GB
Storage500 MB for the application
Workspace100 GB recommended for video files
NetworkInternet connection for Cloud synchronization
ComponentSpecification
SystemmacOS 13 (Ventura) or higher
ProcessorApple M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, or M3
RAM16 GB minimum (32 GB for 4K+)
Storage500 GB SSD for work folders
Workspace1 TB+ recommended for intensive production
NetworkBroadband 10+ Mbps upload

Recommended configuration

Apple Silicon

The application is optimized for Apple Silicon processors (M1/M2/M3) and offers superior performance for video encoding and color grading.

Supported Video Formats​

Input Formats​

  • Containers: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, MTS, M2TS
  • Professional codecs: ProRes, DNxHD/DNxHR, CinemaDNG
  • Standard codecs: H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9
  • RAW formats: Camera RAW format support (depending on codec)

Output Formats​

  • MP4: H.264, H.265/HEVC
  • MOV: ProRes (422, 422 HQ, 4444), H.264, H.265
  • WebM: VP9, AV1 (depending on configuration)

Supported formats

Supported Resolutions​

ResolutionStatusNotes
HD (720p)✅ SupportedExcellent performance
Full HD (1080p)✅ SupportedMinimum configuration sufficient
2K (2048×1080)✅ Supported16 GB RAM recommended
4K UHD (3840×2160)✅ SupportedApple Silicon recommended, 32 GB RAM
4K DCI (4096×2160)✅ SupportedApple Silicon recommended, 32 GB RAM
6K/8K⚠️ LimitedRequires M1 Max/Ultra or M2 Max/Ultra minimum

Storage and Performance​

Storage Recommendations​

For the Application:

  • 500 MB for installation
  • 2-5 GB for system cache

For Work Folders:

  • HD/Full HD: 100 GB minimum
  • 4K: 500 GB minimum
  • Intensive production: 1 TB+ recommended
  • Type: SSD recommended for optimal performance
SSD Performance

An SSD is recommended for:

  • Fast import from SD cards/external drives
  • Smooth transcoding
  • Real-time preview

Network Connection​

For automatic upload to the Cloud:

Content TypeRecommended Minimum Upload
HD (720p)5 Mbps
Full HD (1080p)10 Mbps
4K25 Mbps
Intensive production50+ Mbps

Storage and network

Required System Permissions​

The application requires the following macOS permissions:

PermissionUsage
Disk accessImport videos from external drives and SD cards
Network accessSynchronization with the Cloud Platform
NotificationsEncoding and upload completion alerts (optional)

These permissions are automatically requested during first use.

Permissions

Hardware Compatibility​

Supported Processors​

Apple Silicon (Recommended):

  • ✅ M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra
  • ✅ M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra
  • ✅ M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max

Intel (Basic Support):

  • ⚠️ Core i5 (8th generation) or higher
  • ⚠️ Core i7/i9 recommended for 4K

External Devices​

Memory Cards:

  • SD/SDHC/SDXC via built-in or external reader
  • CFexpress (via Thunderbolt adapter)

External Drives:

  • USB 3.0+ (USB-C recommended)
  • Thunderbolt 3/4
  • External SSD recommended for best performance

Peripherals

Performance by Configuration​

Minimum Configuration (8 GB RAM, Intel)​

  • HD/Full HD transcoding
  • 1-2 simultaneous import services
  • Basic color grading
  • Smooth 4K transcoding
  • Full color grading
  • 3-5 simultaneous import services

Optimal Configuration (32+ GB RAM, M1 Pro+)​

  • 6K/8K transcoding
  • Complex automatic editing
  • 10+ simultaneous import services

Next Steps​

Once your system meets the requirements:

  1. macOS Installation - Download and install the application
  2. Initial Configuration - First launch and Cloud linking
  3. Advanced Settings - Configure locations

Need help? Check the Troubleshooting section.