Archicad – BIM by architects for architects.
Design, visualize, document, and deliver projects of all sizes with Archicad’s powerful set of built-in tools and easy-to-use interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. With Archicad, you can focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
ARCHICAD FEATURES
System Requirements
Recommended configuration
Project Size:
CPU:
RAM:
Disk:
Graphics card:
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Display Resolution:
Entry Level
Apple M1 (Mac)
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (Windows)
16 GB
SATA SSD
4GB VRAM / DirectX 11 / compatible graphics cards
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​FHD+ (1920×1080)
Mid-range
Apple M2 (Mac)
Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 (Windows)
32 GB
NVMe SSD
6GB VRAM / DirectX 11 / compatible graphics cards
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2K (2560×1600)
High-end
Apple M2 Max (Mac)
Intel Core i9 / AMD Ryzen 9 (Windows)
64+ GB
NVMe SSD
8GB VRAM / DirectX 11 / compatible graphics cards
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5K (5120×2880)
Note: To utilize the Redshift rendering engine, an NVIDIA graphics card with Cuda 7.0 or higher, or AMD’s Navi/Vega is required. It is recommended to have at least 8GB of VRAM for optimal Redshift rendering performance.
Optional Hardware Peripherals: All major plotters, printers, and digitizers can be used with Archicad. Driver support is provided by the operating system.
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Internet: Fast internet access is essential for tasks such as connecting to a user’s Graphisoft ID, using the License Manager Tool, accessing BIMcloud from a remote location, and downloading updates for Archicad
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Protection key: To utilize Archicad 28 for commercial purposes, either a cloud license, a CodeMeter software key, or a CodeMeter hardware key is required.
Operating Systems
Supported :
MAC - macOS 15 Sequioa
- macOS 14 Sonoma
- macOS 13 Ventura
PC - Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-bit
(Build 1809 or higher)
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Installable but not supported
MAC - macOS 12.6.7 Monterey
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
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Project Size:
CPU:
RAM:
Disk:
Graphics card:
Display Resolution:
Intel x64 multi-core processor (MAC)
Intel/AMD x64 multi-core processor (Windows)
8 GB RAM
5+ GB of free space
DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
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​1440×900