In this article, you will learn
- which system requirements are necessary for the installation,
- how to install the PDF Editor on Windows and
- how to install the PDF Editor on macOS.
1. Introduction
The PDF Editor can be installed as a standalone application on both macOS and Windows. A dedicated installer is available for each platform and can be downloaded from https://pixfile.com.
2. System Requirements
The system requirements of the PDF Editor with regard to the operating system must be met before starting the installation.
Table 1: Operating System Requirements
| macOS | Windows |
|---|---|
| macOS 11.7.10 – Big Sure | Windows 10 – x86_64 |
| macOS 12.7.7 – Monterey | |
| macOS 13.6.2 – Ventura | Windows 11 – x86_64 | x86_64h | arm64 |
| macOS 14.2.1 – Sonoma |
With regard to hardware, the following minimum configuration should be met. In general, the faster the processor, the more RAM, and the faster the SSD hard disk, the more efficiently the PDF Editor will perform - especially when working with large and complex data sets.
Table 2: Hardware Requirements
| macOS | Windows |
|---|---|
| Free hard disk capacity: 200 MB | Free hard disk capacity: 100 MB |
| RAM: 16GB | RAM: 16GB |
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3. Installation
For the installation appropriate permissions are required on the respective computer. During the installation process, you must also specify whether the application should be installed for the current user only or for all users on the computer. We stronly recommend installing it for all users to avoid potential licensing conflicts.
3.1. Installation on Windows
After downloading the installer for Windows, follow these steps:
- Start the installer (.exe) by right-clicking the file or simply double-clicking it.
- The dialog Choose Components will open.
Figure 1: The installation dialog of the step Choose Components
- Select the desired components [1].
- Press Next [2] to proceed to the dialog Choose Install Location.
Figure 2: The installation dialog of the step Choose Install Location
- Select the desired destination folder [3] and start the installation by clicking Install [4].
- The installation will take only a few seconds.
Figure 3: The installation dialog of the step Completing PixFile PDF Editor Setup
- In case you would like to start the application immediately, leave the option Run PixFile PDF Editor [5] selected.
- Click Finish [6] to complete the installation.
3.2. Installation on macOS
After you have downloaded the installer for macOS, follow these steps:
- Start the installer (.dmg) by double-clicking it.
- A window will open containing a shortcut to your Applications folders as well as the program´s icon.
Figure 4: The installation dialog on macOS
- Drag the application icon into the Applications folder.
- The application will be copied to your Applications folder and the installation is complete.
Article update: PDF-Editor 1.10 – 10/2024