Install Archicad

Download Archicad

Archicad is available for download at:

Hardware/Software requirements are modified from time to time. For up to date information on system requirements, please consult the following link:

Start the installer to open the Welcome Screen.
Click Next to continue.
License Agreement

Read the license agreement carefully and accept it. (Click Open in Browser to see the agreement in a new window.)

Click Next.
Select Installation Directory

On this page, define the file path of the installation. As a rule, you should choose the path suggested by default, to simplify the installation of any future updates.
- On Mac: Installation must be in the Applications folder or any of its sub-folders.
  To confirm the file path, click Next.
Choose Setup Type
- Typical (recommended): Installs Archicad together with all of its components (e.g. Library).
- Custom: Installs only specific program components.
  Click Next.
Installation Summary

This screen summarizes your chosen configuration.

Click Install to begin installation.
Installation Underway

Depending on your hardware configuration, this process may take several minutes. In addition to other components, CodeMeter, and the License Manager Tool are all installed in the background.
For Mac users: If you are installing Archicad on a macOS system, you will see a warning: For Archicad to run properly, you must enable Full Disk Access in macOS settings. Follow the steps described in the warning dialog.
See MacOS: Enable Full Disk Access
Create Shortcut
- Optionally: Create Archicad desktop shortcut (Win only).
  Click Next.
Complete Installation

Click Finish. You may be prompted to restart your computer.

It is possible to use a silent install process to install Archicad using a customized, company-preferred configuration.