For system requirements for other Zoom products, refer to the articles for the desktop client, mobile app, and Zoom Rooms.
This article lists the requirements for using the Zoom Web App and browser-based web client on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This allows you to join and participate in meetings and webinars without needing to install the full Zoom app, instead connected through your web browser.
This article covers:
- Processor requirements
- RAM requirements
- Supported web browsers and OS version
- Bandwidth recommendations
Processor requirements
- Desktop devices
- Single-core 1Ghz or higher
- (Recommended) Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
- Mobile devices
- Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better (non-Intel)
RAM requirements
- Windows and macOS devices
- 8GB or greater total system RAM recommended
- ChromeOS devices
- 4GB or greater total system RAM recommended
Note: Zoom Web App consumes 1GB-1.5GB of active memory during a Zoom meeting.
Supported web browsers and OS version
|
Browser | Minimum browser version | Minimum OS version |
| Windows Chrome | 102 | Windows 7 |
| Windows Edge | 102 | Windows 7 |
| Windows Firefox | 105 | Windows 7 |
| Mac Chrome | 102 | macOS 10 |
| Mac Edge | 102 | macOS 10 |
| Mac Firefox | 105 | macOS 10 |
| Mac Safari | 16.4 | macOS 10 |
| Android Chrome | 102 | N/A |
| IOS Safari | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| IOS Chrome | N/A | 16.4 |
Note:
- Supported versions should be at this level or higher. If users do not meet these version requirements, they will see a notification prompting them to update their browser with the message, "Please upgrade your browser for the best experience."
Bandwidth requirements
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. The Zoom Web App will automatically adjust for 3/4/5G, WiFi, or wired networks.
Recommended bandwidth for meetings and webinar panelists:
- For 1:1 video calling:
- For high-quality video: 600kbps (up/down)
- For 720p HD video: 1.2Mbps (up/down)
- For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
- For group video calling:
- For high-quality video: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down)
- For 720p HD video: 2.6Mbps/1.8Mbps (up/down)
- For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
- For gallery view receiving: 2.0Mbps (25 views), 4.0Mbps (49 views)
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75 kbps
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
- For audio VoiP: 60-80 kbps
- For Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps
Recommended bandwidth for webinar attendees:
- For panelists video on:
- ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
- ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video
- ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75 kbps (down)
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
- For audio VoiP: 60-80 kbps (down)