Web App:
To use ReadCube Papers to the fullest, we recommend you use one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (Free with Windows). Our extension works on all of these browsers and allows you to update your library on the go. See more here.
Desktop App:
Our desktop app works both on Mac and Windows. You can find the download links here.
Both operating systems will require 64 bit architecture: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15056/windows-32-64-bit-faq | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436
For Windows, we recommend the following specifications:
Minimum Requirement:
- Windows 7 - (64 bit) or later
- An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable
- 512 MB of Ram
Recommended:
- Windows 10 or later
- Intel Core i3
- 4 GB of Ram
For Macintosh, we recommend the following minimum specifications:
Minimum Requirement:
- Mac OS X 10.12 (Sierra) or later
- MacBook Late 2008
- 2 GB of Ram
Recommended:
- Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- MacBook Air Early 2014
- 4 GB of Ram
Please note: The legacy Papers 3 app is no longer supported but for those who are using the desktop client, please do not upgrade your systems past Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina). The legacy app has not been tested or optimized for newer Mac OS releases.