# Installing SimLab VR Viewer

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</td><td class="align-left" style="vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px;">This chapter details the procedure for installing the **SimLab VR Viewer** application on macOS. SimLab VR Viewer is a free, essential cross-platform application required to run, view, and participate in VR experiences, including collaboration sessions and viewing shared SimLab VR packages (.vrpackage files).</td></tr></tbody></table>

### 1.1 Download and Installation

To download the latest version of the SimLab VR Viewer installer for macOS, follow the link below.

**Action:**

**Download the latest version of SimLab VR Viewer** for your operating system.

[**\[Download for macOS\]** ](https://www.simlab-soft.com/technologies/vr-viewer/mac-downlad.aspx)

1. Once the download is complete, **locate the installer file** (typically named something like `SimLab_VR_Viewer_latest.exe`) in your designated downloads folder.
2. **Double-click the installer file** to initiate the installation process.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the Setup Wizard:
    
    
    - Read and accept the **License Agreement**.
    - Select the **Installation Location** (the default path is usually recommended).
    - Click **Install** to begin copying the files.
4. Wait for the installation to complete. A progress bar will indicate the status.
5. Once the installation is finished, click **Finish**. The option to **Launch SimLab VR Viewer** may be selected by default; if so, the application will start immediately.

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### 1.2 System Requirements (Minimum)

Ensure your macOS system meets the following minimum requirements to run the SimLab VR Viewer effectively, especially for VR mode:

<table id="bkmrk-component-windows-re"><thead><tr><td>**Component**</td><td>**macOS Requirement**</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>**Operating System**</td><td>Latest macOS Monterey (12) or later</td></tr><tr><td>**Processor**</td><td>Quad-core Intel, 2.5 GHz or faster, **or** Apple Silicon (M1/M2/etc.)</td></tr><tr><td>**Memory (RAM)**</td><td>8 GB or more</td></tr><tr><td>**Graphics Card**</td><td>Metal 1.2 Compatible Graphics Card</td></tr><tr><td>**Free Storage**</td><td>4 GB</td></tr></tbody></table>