| Operating System | Minimum Version | Architecture | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 10 (1809 or later) / 11 | 64-bit (x64) | | macOS | Catalina (10.15) or newer | Intel & M1/M2/M3 (Universal) | | Linux | Ubuntu 18.04+, Fedora 35+, Debian 10+ | 64-bit (.deb, .rpm, or AppImage) | | Disk Space | 500 MB for installation + cache space for synced files | | RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended for large syncs) |
The website usually auto-detects your OS. If you are on Windows, it will present the Windows installer. If you are on Mac, it will offer the .dmg file. Download Mega Desktop App
Before we dive into the technicalities of the desktop application, it is important to understand the platform itself. Mega distinguishes itself from competitors through its "User-Controlled Encryption" (UCE). This means that all your data is encrypted on your device before it is uploaded to Mega’s servers. Mega does not hold the decryption keys; you do. | Operating System | Minimum Version | Architecture