EndNote – System Requirements

EndNote Libraries are compatible across Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Your EndNote X8 product key allows you to install EndNote on up to 3 of your computers without having to purchase separate copies. One user agreement allows installations on 3 computers, regardless of platform (2 Windows and 1 Mac, or 2 Mac and 1 Windows).

Windows Requirements (X8)

  • Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10.
  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor
  • 600 MB hard disk space available
  • Min 2GB of available RAM
  • CD-ROM drive required for installation — not required for download installation.

Mac Requirements (X8)

  • Mac OS 10.10 and above
  • Intel-based Macintosh
  • Hard disk with 700 MB available
  • Minimum 2GB of available RAM
  • CD-ROM drive required for installation — not required for download installation.

Word Processor Software:(X8)

  • Microsoft Word® (Cite While You Write) 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
  • Apache OpenOffice (Cite While You Write) 3.x
  • Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Wolfram Mathematica 8
  • Format Paper: Word processors that save .rtf files:
  • WordPad for supported Windows versions 11, 12, 13, 14
  • TextEdit for supported Macintosh OSX versions 1, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x
  • Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
  • Nissus Writer Macintosh OSX version
  • Mellel versions 1, 2.x
  • Format Paper: Word processors that save .odt files:
  • Apache Open Office versions 1, 2.x, 3.x

Cite While You Write Feature Compatible With:

  • Microsoft Word® (Cite While You Write) for Macintosh: 2011, Word 2016 (version 15.21.1 or later)
  • Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Apple Pages
  • Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Wolfram Mathematica 8
  • Format Paper: Word processors that save .rtf files:
  • WordPerfect for supported Windows versions 11, 12, 13, 14
  • Apple iWork Pages Versions 1, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.2
  • WordPad for supported Windows versions
  • TextEdit for supported Macintosh OSX versions
  • Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
  • Nissus Writer Macintosh OSX version
  • Mellel versions 1, 2.x
  • Format Paper: Word processors that save .odt files:
  • Apache Open Office versions 1, 2.x, 3.x

For full compatibility information for previous versions of EndNote click here http://endnote.com/kb/122509