System requirements and supported browsers

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Check what you need to record and edit on Riverside, including supported browsers, devices, and computers.

Recording

Computer browser

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System

  • MacOS Big Sur (11) or later

  • Windows 7 or later

  

Performance and efficiency

 

 

Computer browser

Storage

We recommend having at least 5 GB of free space on your browser.

If you plan to record for more than 1.5 hours during one session, check how much temporary storage space your browser can access.

Internet connection

We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.

Test your internet speed here or run a pre-call test in your browser.

For best results, turn off any network firewalls or VPN.

Mac app

Download the Riverside Mac app to record directly from your Mac.

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System

 If recording video, use a computer with M1 and above.

Storage

 For optimal performance, ensure that you’re only filling up ¾ of your device's total storage space (ex.: 375 GB of 500 GB).

If you plan to record for more than 1.5 hours during one session, check how much storage space your mac has. 

Internet connection

We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.

Test your internet speed here.

 

Mobile devices

Download the Riverside mobile app to record on iOS or Android.

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iOS

 iPhones and iPads running the most recent iOS version is recommended

iPhone X or newer recommended

2017 iPad models or newer recommended

Not compatible with any beta versions

Android

 Android devices with Android 7.0 or later (minimum)

Android 10.0 or newer recommended

Chromebooks and other tablets are not yet supported

Not compatible with any beta versions

Device storage

We recommend having at least 5 GB of free space on your device.

  

Internet connection

We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.

Test your internet speed here.

For best results, turn off any network firewalls or VPN.

Please note: Mobile browsers cannot be used to record, such as Edge and Chrome mobile browsers.

Editing

To edit in your browser, make sure your computer meets these requirements. You can also access the full Riverside editor in the Riverside Mac app.

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Browser

 Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on a computer, version 110 or newer.  If your browser version is older, an unsupported browser page opens instead of the editor.

Hardware acceleration

 Turn on hardware acceleration in your browser settings.  The editor uses your computer’s graphics card to display your preview.

Memory

The editor has no minimum memory (RAM) requirement. It adjusts to the memory your computer has available, so playback quality may be lower on computers with less memory. 

 To make your editing process smoother, close apps and browser tabs you aren’t using.

  • What browsers and computers are not supported?

    We do not recommend using the below browsers, devices, or hardware. You may encounter recording errors before, during, or after the session that make your recorded tracks unusable.

    Unsupported browsers

    • Beta release versions of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, like Chrome Canary.
    • All Mobile browsers, including mobile app versions of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
    • Firefox
    • Internet Explorer
    • Chromium-based browsers
    • Brave
      • Although some people record successfully using Brave, we do not officially support it. For best results, please use Chrome and Edge.
    • Arc
    • Opera
    • Vivaldi

    Riverside is supported on the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari browsers on computers or using the Riverside mobile app.

    If you're using a Mac, use the Riverside Mac app.

    Unsupported computers

    • Computers using the Linux operating system.
    • Computers using the ChromeOS/Chromium operating system.
      • For example, smart whiteboards
    • Chromebooks and Chromebox PCs.
      • Although these computers use Chrome, they are not currently supported by Riverside for recording.
    • Computers accessed using a remote desktop application.
    • ARM computers with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processors
    • Apple Vision Pro

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