What computers are compatible with iTunes?

Answer 1

The current iTunes software is available for computers using Mac OS X or Windows operating systems. The hardware and software requirements are:

Macintosh Hardware

▪ Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5 or G4 processor

▪ Intel, PowerPC G5 or 1.0GHz PowerPC G4 or faster processor is required to play Standard Definition video from the iTunes Store

▪ 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras from the iTunes Store

▪ 512MB of RAM; 1GB is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras

▪ Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras

▪ Playing videos also requires at least 16MB of video RAM

▪ Broadband internet connection to use the iTunes Store

▪ Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or back-up CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work.

▪ Apple SuperDrive to back up your library to DVDs; some non-Apple DVD-RW drives may also work.

Macintosh Software

▪ Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

▪ QuickTime 7.6 or later

▪ Support for HE-AAC requires QuickTime 7.6.4 or later

▪ Safari 4.0.3 or later

▪ 200MB of available disk space

Windows Hardware

• A PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor
• Intel Pentium D or faster processor is required to play Standard Definition video from the iTunes Store
• 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras from the iTunes Store
• 512MB of RAM; 1GB is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras
• Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
• DirectX 9.0-compatible video card with 32MB of video RAM; 64MB recommended
• QuickTime-compatible audio card
• Broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store
• iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or back-up CDs or DVDs

Windows Software

• Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, 32-bit editions of Windows Vista, or 32-bit editions of Windows 7
• 64-bit editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7 require the iTunes 64-bit installer
• QuickTime 7.6.6 or later is required (included)
• 200MB of available disk space
• Screen reader support requires Window-Eyes 7.1.1 or later