Cavalry System Requirements and Download Options

Cavalry runs only on desktop: macOS and Windows. There is no mobile version. The site states it is "fully optimized for macOS and Windows" and "runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel," so both current Mac chip families and standard Windows machines are covered. Downloads are offered as two separate buttons — "Get for macOS" and "Get for Windows" — and the software is described as "completely free to download and use" for individuals.

Platform support at a glance

Downloading from a phone or tablet

If you open cavalry.studio on a mobile device, the site shows a notice: "It looks like you're on a mobile device. Cavalry is only available for Mac or Windows. You can still download on this device." You can proceed with the download, but the installer is for a desktop machine — you'll need to move it to a Mac or Windows computer to actually run Cavalry.

What you need before you start

• A desktop OS: macOS or Windows. Check your chip type only for context — Apple silicon and Intel are both supported natively, so either works.
• A Canva account: The FAQ states plainly that a Canva account is required, because "Cavalry is now brought to you by Canva, and your Canva account gives you access to Cavalry and other Canva products and features."
• No payment for individual use: The FAQ answers "Is Cavalry really free?" with "Yes, Cavalry really is free for individuals — and not in a watered-down way," listing procedural rigs, a real-time viewport, and data-driven sequences as included, "with no restrictions or payment needed."

Steps to get Cavalry running

1. Go to cavalry.studio on a Mac or Windows computer.
2. Choose the download for your OS — "Get for macOS" or "Get for Windows."
3. Sign in with (or create) your Canva account when prompted.
4. Install and launch the app. Rendering is real-time, so there is no separate preview render step to wait on.

Expected result: a working Cavalry install on your desktop, with the full individual feature set active.

Common snags

• Trying to run it on a phone or tablet. The download may complete, but the app itself won't run there. Use a Mac or Windows machine.
• Skipping the Canva account. Access is tied to a Canva account, so have one ready before you start.
• Looking for a Linux build. The site lists only macOS and Windows downloads.
• Holding an older Cavalry licence. The FAQ notes you keep access to your legacy version from Scene Group, but the latest features come through the current Canva-linked release.

If you're evaluating it for a team

Individual use is free. For organizations, the site points to an Enterprise option: "Get your entire team on Cavalry with SSO via a Canva Enterprise or Canva Education account," with a contact-sales path. That's the route to check if you need single sign-on or centralized management rather than a single free install.