Check the supported operating systems and recommended hardware specifications to ensure a stable and optimized DraftSight experience.
Select your operating system or licensing environment to review the applicable minimum and recommended system specifications.
| Hardware | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Space | 5 GB free SSD disk space, depending on installed accessory applications. | SSD storage with additional free space for drawings, temporary files and project data. |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, 6th generation, or AMD Ryzen 3, 2nd generation. | Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 8th generation or newer, or AMD Ryzen 5, 7 or 9, 2nd generation or newer. |
| Display | 1280 × 768 display with True Color at 100% DPI scaling. | Full HD 1920 × 1080 display or higher with True Color. |
| Graphics Card | 3D graphics accelerator with 1 GB GPU memory, DirectX 9 and OpenGL 2.0 or later. | 3D graphics accelerator with 1–2 GB GPU memory, DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.3 or later. |
| Internet | Internet access is required for downloading, installation and license activation. | Stable broadband connection for downloads, activation and online services. |
ARM processors are not supported by the Windows version of DraftSight 2026.
| Hardware | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Space | 5 GB of available hard-disk space for installation. | Additional storage for project files, temporary files and backups. |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Processor | Mac with Intel Core i5 processor or better. | Higher-performance Intel processor for complex drawings and larger projects. |
| Display | Display with 1280 × 768 resolution or better. | Full HD display or higher. |
| Graphics Card | 3D graphics accelerator supporting OpenGL 2.0. | 3D graphics accelerator supporting OpenGL 3.3 or later. |
| Internet | Internet connection for downloading, installation and activation. | Stable broadband connection for online services and updates. |
macOS support applies to eligible DraftSight Professional and Premium desktop products. Network license managers are available on Windows environments only.
Applicable to DraftSight 2026 Enterprise, Enterprise Plus and Mechanical.
| License Server | Supported Server Operating Systems |
|---|---|
| DSLS R2025x |
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
|
| DSLS R2026x |
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
|
Our team can help you review your environment, licensing configuration and deployment requirements before installation.
