Learn what the system requirements are before you install QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.
2019
System requirements:
- Operating System - At least Mac OS X v10.12 (Sierra); Supported by Mac OS X v10.14 (Mojave), 10.13 (High Sierra)
- CD/DVD drive or Internet connection for downloaded installation
- Intel Processor - Core 2 Duo or higher
- Multi - user Server - Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor to run server
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended)
- 250 MB of available disk space
- Product registration required
Integration/compatibility requirements:
- Export report data - Apple Numbers v3.5, Microsoft Excel 2016, or Mac Office365
- Email forms QuickBooks (ex. invoices and sales receipts) - Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook 2016, or Mac Office365
- Printer - 100% Macintosh - compatible printer if you plan to print checks, deposit slips, lists, purchase orders, mailing labels, reports or graphs
- Checks - Use Intuit Checks if you plan to print checks. Canadian Image Ready Checks are not supported
- Imports - from QuickBooks for Windows 2016 and 2018
- Exports - to QuickBooks for Windows 2019
