FAQ: What are the system requirements for versions of ArcGIS Desktop?

Question

What are the system requirements for versions of ArcGIS Desktop?

Answer

Each version of ArcGIS Desktop (also known as ArcView/ArcInfo/ArcEditor through version 10) provides a System Requirements page that defines the minimum configuration, hardware, software, and operating system needed to run the software, as well as general limitations. The list below is a comprehensive index of links to the system requirements pages.

Note:
The list below is subdivided into supported and non-supported (retired) versions of ArcGIS Desktop. The documents below for retired versions are provided only for record-keeping purposes. Users with retired versions are ineligible to receive technical support and are highly encouraged to upgrade to a supported version of ArcGIS Desktop.

Currently supported versions

• ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.x
• ArcGIS Desktop 10.7.x
• ArcGIS Desktop 10.6.x
• ArcGIS Desktop 10.5.x
• ArcGIS for Desktop 10.4.x

Retired versions

• ArcGIS for Desktop 10.3.x
• ArcGIS for Desktop 10.2.x
• ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1.x
• ArcGIS Desktop 10
• ArcGIS Desktop 9.3/9.3.1
• ArcInfo Desktop 9.2
• ArcInfo Desktop 9.1
• ArcInfo Desktop 9.0
• ArcInfo Desktop 8.3
• ArcInfo Desktop 8.2
• ArcInfo Desktop 8.1/8.1.2

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Last Published: 9/18/2020

Article ID: 000018676

Software: ArcMap 10.8.1, 10.8, 10.7.1, 10.7, 10.6.1, 10.6, 10.5.1, 10.5, 10.4.1, 10.4, 10.3.1, 10.3, 10.2.2, 10.2.1, 10.2, 10.1, 10