System Requirements For StudioSync

StudioSync is built for both Windows and macOS platforms, with adaptive performance scaling to support a wide range of devices. Below are the complete system requirements and technical specifications.


Windows Requirements

Operating System

  • Minimum: Windows 10 (version 19041.0 or later) – 64-bit
  • Recommended: Windows 11 (latest version) – 64-bit
  • Architecture: x64 (64-bit required)

Hardware

  • Processor (CPU)
    • Minimum: 1.0 GHz single-core
    • Recommended: 2.0+ GHz dual-core
    • High Performance: 2.5+ GHz quad-core
  • Memory (RAM)
    • Minimum: 4 GB
    • Recommended: 8 GB
    • High Performance: 16 GB
  • Storage
    • Minimum: 2 GB free space
    • Recommended: 5 GB free space
    • Additional: Space for temporary files, cache, and Firebase data
  • Graphics
    • Minimum: DirectX 11-compatible GPU
    • Recommended: DirectX 12-compatible GPU
    • Display: Minimum resolution of 1280 × 720
    • DPI: Per-Monitor V2 DPI Awareness supported

Software Dependencies

  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (latest version)
  • Windows 10 SDK (version 10.0.19041.0 or later)

macOS Requirements

Operating System

  • Minimum: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Recommended: macOS 11.5 (Big Sur) or later
  • Architecture: Intel x64 or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)

Hardware

  • Processor (CPU)
    • Minimum: 1.0 GHz Intel Core
    • Recommended: 2.0+ GHz dual-core or Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
  • Memory (RAM)
    • Minimum: 4 GB
    • Recommended: 8 GB
    • High Performance: 16 GB
  • Storage
    • Minimum: 2 GB free space
    • Recommended: 5 GB free space
    • Additional: Space for temporary files, cache, and Firebase data
  • Graphics
    • Minimum: Metal-compatible GPU
    • Recommended: Dedicated GPU for improved performance
    • Display: Minimum resolution of 1280 × 720
    • Retina display support: Fully supported

Software Dependencies

  • Xcode Command Line Tools
  • CocoaPods (for dependency management)

Cross-Platform Network & Connectivity

  • Internet Connection: Required for Firebase services
  • Firebase Integration: Cloud Firestore and Firebase Storage
  • Optional Local Server: Port 3000 used for local payment server

Performance Modes

StudioSync dynamically adjusts its performance based on system capabilities. Users may also configure performance manually.

ModeCPU CoresMemory ThresholdConcurrent Operations
Low-End1–2 cores25 MB1
Medium2–4 cores50 MB2–4
High-End4+ cores100 MB6–8
CustomUser-definedConfigurableConfigurable
AutoSystem-detectedAdaptiveAdaptive

Image and File Processing

  • Supported Image Formats: JPEG, PNG, and other standard formats
  • Image Resolution: 720 – 2560 pixels (configurable)
  • Compression Quality: 30% – 100% (configurable)
  • Memory Usage: 10 – 200 MB (configurable)
  • File Handling:
    • Concurrent operations: Up to 8
    • Batch processing: 1 – 30 files per batch
    • PDF generation supported for digital albums and portfolios

Required Permissions

Windows

  • File system access (for managing portfolio files)
  • Network access (for Firebase services)

macOS

  • Access to:
    • Documents folder
    • Desktop folder
    • Downloads folder
    • Photo Library
  • Permissions are requested through system dialogs with clear justifications

Performance Comparison

ComponentWindows MinimumWindows RecommendedmacOS MinimummacOS Recommended
Operating SystemWindows 10 (19041+)Windows 11macOS 10.15macOS 11.5 or later
CPU1.0 GHz single-core2.0+ GHz dual-core1.0 GHz Intel2.0+ GHz or Apple Silicon
RAM4 GB8 GB4 GB8 GB
Storage2 GB5 GB2 GB5 GB
GraphicsDirectX 11 GPUDirectX 12 GPUMetal-compatibleDedicated GPU recommended
Display1280 × 7201920 × 1080 or higher1280 × 7201920 × 1080 or higher

Additional Notes

  • StudioSync is built with the Flutter framework and optimized for cross-platform performance
  • Adaptive settings ensure responsiveness on both low-end and high-end hardware
  • Performance settings can be configured manually through the in-app settings panel
  • A reliable internet connection is necessary for full functionality, particularly for Firebase features
  • Memory and image optimization techniques are built-in to improve efficiency during heavy usage