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# ALIVE Magic Print — Supported Platforms

ALIVE Magic Print runs on all three major desktop operating systems, so you can use whatever computer or laptop fits your booth setup best.

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## Supported Operating Systems

### Windows

The most common choice for photo booth operators. The majority of dye-sublimation printers have first-class Windows driver support, making this the path of least resistance.

* **Minimum:** Windows 10
* **Recommended:** Windows 10 or Windows 11
* **Architecture:** x64 (64-bit)
* **Connection:** USB for printer, Wi-Fi or Ethernet for network

### macOS

Fully supported on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. If you're running your booth from a MacBook or Mac Mini, ALIVE Magic Print works natively — no Rosetta translation layer needed for Apple Silicon.

* **Minimum:** macOS 11 (Big Sur)
* **Recommended:** macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
* **Architecture:** Intel (x64) and Apple Silicon (ARM64)
* **Connection:** USB for printer, Wi-Fi or Ethernet for network

### Linux

Supported for operators who prefer Linux. Works on most modern distributions.

* **Minimum:** A distribution with glibc 2.31 or later (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 33+)
* **Architecture:** x64 (64-bit)
* **Connection:** USB for printer, Wi-Fi or Ethernet for network

|| Linux users may need to configure printer drivers manually and handle firewall rules (see [Firewall Configuration](/en/article/firewall-configuration-for-alive-magic-print-j7hoaa)). CUPS is the standard printing system on Linux.

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## Download

Download the latest version of ALIVE Magic Print for your platform:

**[alive-pic.com/download-magic-print](https://alive-pic.com/download-magic-print)**

The download page detects your operating system and offers the correct installer.

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## Installation Differences by Platform

| Platform | Installer Format | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windows | `.exe` installer | May prompt for admin elevation during setup |
| macOS | `.dmg` disk image | Drag to Applications folder. May need to allow in Security & Privacy on first launch. |
| Linux | `.AppImage` or `.deb` | AppImage runs directly. `.deb` installs via package manager. |

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## General System Requirements

Regardless of platform, you'll need:

* **USB port** — For connecting your photo printer
* **Network connection** — Wi-Fi or Ethernet on the same network as your iPad
* **2 GB RAM** minimum (4 GB recommended)
* **200 MB disk space** for the application
* **Additional disk space** for the print queue (images are cached locally)

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## Choosing a Platform

For most booth operators, **Windows** is the easiest choice. Printer driver support is broadest, and the automatic firewall configuration handles network setup for you.

**macOS** is a great option if you're already in the Apple ecosystem — especially with Apple Silicon Macs, which run cool and quiet inside a booth enclosure.

**Linux** is there for operators who know their way around the terminal and want maximum control over their setup.

| No matter which platform you choose, always do a full test print run before your first event. Printer drivers, firewall settings, and network behavior can vary across operating systems.

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## What's Next?

* [Installing ALIVE Magic Print](/en/article/installing-alive-magic-print-f1gftk) — Step-by-step installation guide
* [ALIVE Magic Print Auto-Updates](/en/article/alive-magic-print-auto-updates-3xnp7r) — Keep your app up to date