--- title: Portfolio 3 System Requirements - Extensis.com --- [![Extensis](https://www.extensis.com/hubfs/brand/extensis-monotype/Extensis_aMonotypecompany_Coral_Dark.svg "Extensis")](https://www.extensis.com?hsLang=en) ## Portfolio 3 System Requirements [**Release Notes are here**](https://www.extensis.com/support/portfolio-3/release-notes/?hsLang=en) **Current version:** 3.6.3 **Important information about Apple M1 systems** Portfolio is fully compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur) on Intel systems. We are still testing Portfolio on systems with the new Apple M1 chip and recommend that you not install the Portfolio server or Desktop Client applications on Apple M1 systems at this time. ### Portfolio and Portfolio Media Engines ###### Minimum requirements - An Internet connection is required for the activation and use of Portfolio. Please see this [article](https://help.extensis.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012060993) for more information. - Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019 —OR— macOS™ 10.11 to 10.15 or macOS 11 - 2.0 GHz or faster 4-core processor (8 or more processor cores will improve performance of catalogs with over 500,000 assets) - 16 GB RAM - 100 Mbit/s or faster network connection (between the Portfolio server system and asset storage; 1000 Mbit/s recommended) - Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 4.5 (for Windows Server systems)* - [Adobe® DNG Converter](https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/digital-negative.html) for converting Raw files to DNG format * The .NET Frameworks must be installed before you install Portfolio 3. The .NET Framework 4.5 is usually installed by default on Windows Server. ###### Assets, Cores, and Disk Space Portfolio’s ability to deliver assets to your users depends on the resources available to it. In general, “more” and “faster” are desirable when describing server resources. We recommend the following, depending on the size of your catalogs: | Total Assets (All Catalogs) | Maximum Users | Processor Cores | Disk R/W Access | RAM | Boot Drive Space | Data Drive Free Space | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | < 50,000 | 3 | 4 | 60 MB/s | 16 GB | 100 GB | 125 GB | | < 500,000 | 5 | 4 | 180 MB/s | 16 GB | 100 GB | 250 GB | | < 1,000,000 | 10 | 8 | 250 MB/s | 16 GB | 150 GB | 500 GB | | < 5,000,000 | 25 | 12 | 250 MB/s | 24 GB | 500 GB | 2.5 TB | | < 10,000,000 | 50 | 24 | 250 MB/s | 32 GB | 1 TB | 5 TB | The Data Drive space recommendations in this table do not include space for assets, including the Portfolio Vault. If you intend to use a Vault, you should have a very large directly-attached (internal) drive where you can locate it. **For assistance with complex integrations and migrations,** contact your [Extensis representative](https://www.extensis.com/contact-us-form?hsLang=en) to discuss having a consultant complete your implementation and training. ### Portfolio Administration application Requirements for the computer that will be used for administration. Portfolio may be administered remotely. **NOTE:** Since Portfolio Administration and the Web Client are browser-based, you should have no issues using either on the latest Apple M1 systems. If you run into difficulties using either of these with Safari, we recommend that you switch to the latest release of Google Chrome or Firefox. - 1280×1024 or higher resolution display - 10 Mbit/s or faster network connection (100 Mbit/s recommended) - Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer® 11 on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019, Safari® 7 or later on macOS, the current release of Firefox®, or the current release of Chrome™ Internet Explorer is **not** supported on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012 R2 **We recommend Google Chrome for the best experience.** ### Portfolio Web client Browser-based access to Portfolio catalogs using modern Web technologies. **IMPORTANT:** Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. While Portfolio Web and Desktop will still install and run on Windows 7, we cannot guarantee to offer solutions to technical issues, especially security-related issues. - 3 GB of RAM - 1280×1024 or higher resolution display - 10 Mbit/s or faster network connection (100 Mbit/s recommended) - Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019, Safari 7 or later on macOS, the current release of Firefox, or the current release of Chrome Internet Explorer is **not** supported on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012 R2 **We recommend Google Chrome for the best experience.** ### Portfolio Desktop client Desktop application supporting drag and drop. - Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (64-bit only) —OR— macOS 10.10 to 10.15 or macOS 11 - 4 GB RAM - 1280×1024 or higher resolution display - 10 Mbit/s or faster network connection (100 Mbit/s recommended) ### Portfolio Legacy Web client Browser-based access to Portfolio catalogs. - 3 GB of RAM - 1280×1024 or higher resolution display - 10 Mbit/s or faster network connection (100 Mbit/s recommended) - Internet Explorer 10 or later, Microsoft Edge, Safari 5.1 or later, the current release of Firefox, or the current release of Chrome **We recommend Google Chrome for the best experience.** ### NetPublish sites Supported browsers for viewing NetPublish sites. - The current release of Microsoft Edge (for access from Windows or macOS) - The current release of Firefox (Windows or macOS) - The current release of Chrome (Windows or macOS) - Safari 5.1 or later (for access from macOS) **[Privacy Policy](https://www.extensis.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) // [Data Transfer Agreement](https://www.extensis.com/data-transfer-agreement?hsLang=en) // [Terms Of Use ](https://www.extensis.com/terms-of-use?hsLang=en)** © 2025 Monotype Imaging Inc. 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