Compatibility

System requirements

Solar Fire X runs on Windows and as a native Mac application. Check your operating system below before installing.

Your PC

Windows

Required operating system and components

Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11.
An Intel or AMD processor capable of running 64-bit Windows applications.

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and 32-bit Windows cannot run the current Solar Fire X installer.

Check your version

Open Start → Settings → System → About. Under Windows specifications, check your Windows edition and version. Under Device specifications, check System type to see whether Windows is 64-bit.

Microsoft: Find your Windows version and device information

Your Mac

Mac

Required operating system and components

macOS 14 Sonoma or newer.
An Intel or Apple silicon Mac.

Solar Fire X runs directly on your Mac. Parallels and Windows are not required. The Apple silicon version runs natively without Rosetta.

*macOS 11, 12, and 13 are not actively supported. Use at your own discretion. We won't be able to fix issues that are specific to unsupported OS versions.

Check your version

Open the Apple menu → About This Mac. The window shows your macOS name and version number.

Apple: Find out which macOS your Mac is using

Internet connection

An internet connection is required to activate Solar Fire X, download updates, and access online help.

Recommended hardware

These recommendations provide room for installation and everyday use. (They are not strict minimum requirements.)

Memory: 8 GB RAM or more.
Storage: Allow 3 GB of free space for installation and updates, plus additional space for your charts, imported files, and saved reports.

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need Parallels or a virtual machine on my Mac?

No. Solar Fire X runs directly on macOS. You do not need Parallels, Windows, or another virtual machine.

How do I move from Parallels to the native Mac version?

Install and activate Solar Fire X on your Mac. Copy your existing Solar Fire library folder or backup ZIP from Windows to a location you can access on your Mac. In Solar Fire X, choose Utilities → Import Charts, Files, and Settings… and select the folder or ZIP. Review the import results and check familiar charts and custom designs before removing your Windows setup.

How do I move Solar Fire X to a new computer?

Install Solar Fire X on the new computer and activate it with your registration details. Back up your chart library, custom files, and settings before transferring them. Contact support for transfer instructions that match your version. A license permits use on up to two computers. If you reach the activation limit when replacing a computer, contact support; uninstalling the old copy does not automatically free an activation.

My Mac or PC is very old. Will Solar Fire X work?

Check the operating system and processor against the requirements above. A Mac needs macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. A PC needs Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 and a compatible processor. Meeting those requirements does not guarantee good performance on older hardware. If you are unsure, contact support with your operating system version, processor, and installed memory before buying.

Can I run Solar Fire X on an iPad, tablet, phone, or Linux computer?

Solar Fire X is designed for Windows and Mac desktop and laptop computers. There is no iPad, iPhone, Android, or Linux version. There is no separate tablet edition.

Does Solar Fire X run on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs?

Yes. The Mac application includes native versions for both. Apple silicon Macs do not need Rosetta.

Are 8 GB RAM and 3 GB free space minimum requirements?

They are hardware recommendations, not tested minimums. Allow additional storage for your charts, imported files, and saved reports.

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