Computer Requirements: Hardware and Software

Read below for more on browsers, operating systems and other web features required for access to online courses.

Learn about which browsers Canvas supports here.

Canvas and its hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum compatibility and minimal requirements.

Additional information may be found with UF IT here.

Screen Size	Canvas is best viewed at a minimum screen resolution, 1920×1280. If you want to view Canvas on a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the Canvas mobile app.
Operating Systems	Windows 11 OS for Windows OS Ventura and newer for Macs
Mobile Operating System Native App Support	Mac OS: iOs 17 and newer Android 14 and newer
Computer Speed and Processor	For Processor, Current generation i7 or AMD Ryzen equivalent for Windows and Apple M1 and newer for Macs. Memory, 8GB or higher for both Windows and Apple
Internet Speed	Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments. Minimum of 512kbps
Screen Readers	Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari) PC: JAWS (latest version for Internet Explorer Edge) PC: NVDA (latest version for Firefox) There is no screen reader support for Canvas in Chrome
Other requirements	Many courses use audio-video presentations. Students will need speakers, microphone, and headphones for the presentations. Adobe Reader – Many courses include .pdf documents which require Adobe Reader. MS Office or Open Office – Courses require updated business suite applications. Open Office is a free alternative to the MS Office suite. In order to access Virtual Private Network (VPN), go here.