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.

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). CUPS is the standard printing system on Linux.

Download

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

alive-pic.com/download-magic-print

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

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.

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)

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.

What's Next?

Installing ALIVE Magic Print — Step-by-step installation guide
ALIVE Magic Print Auto-Updates — Keep your app up to date

Updated on: 17/03/2026

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