01_02 Download and install Blender Windows Mac
Here’s a short summary of your second session:
System Requirements:
Minimum (Windows): Windows 8.1 64-bit, 4-core CPU, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB GPU with OpenGL 4.3 or above.
Recommended (Windows): Windows 10 or 11, 8-core CPU, 32 GB RAM, 8 GB GPU (NVIDIA RTX cards or above).
MacOS: Best machines are Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3).
Blender Installation (Windows):
Go to blender.org and download Blender 4.2 LTS.
Follow the setup wizard: Accept license, choose installation path, and complete installation.
Blender can be launched via desktop shortcut or application search.
Blender Installation (MacOS):
Visit blender.org and download the version suitable for your machine (Apple Silicon or Intel-based).
After downloading the .DMG file, double-click it and drag Blender to the Applications folder.
Launch Blender from the Applications folder.
Next Steps:
After installation, the next session will explore Blender’s default user interface.