What are the system requirements for IINA?

IINA 1.5.0 requires macOS 12.0 or later. On Intel Macs, the minimum is macOS 11.0. IINA is built specifically as a macOS app, so it does not run on Windows, Linux, or other operating systems.

Version and OS requirements

The distinction matters because the requirement is not identical across hardware. If you are on an Intel Mac running macOS 11.x, IINA 1.5.0 is still within range. If you are on Apple silicon, plan for macOS 12.0 or later.

Checking your macOS version

1. Open the Apple menu in the top-left corner.
2. Choose About This Mac.
3. Read the macOS name and version number shown in the window.
4. Compare it against the table above.

Expected result: you can tell immediately whether your Mac meets the 12.0 (or 11.0 on Intel) threshold before downloading.

Platform limits

IINA is "designed as a macOS app," with an interface that uses system conventions such as trackpad gestures, media controls, Picture in Picture, and Live Text. That design focus is also the constraint: there is no stated support for non-macOS platforms. If your machine runs Windows or Linux, IINA is not an option.

Other things to know before installing

• Price: IINA is described as free and open source, built on mpv and maintained by its community.
• Tracking: The site states it does not include tracking or telemetry.
• Extensibility: Plugins can add subtitle sources, video tools, and new interfaces.
• Older macOS versions: If your Mac is below the stated minimum, the current 1.5.0 build is not intended for it. The site links to "More downloads," which is the place to check whether an earlier release fits your system.

Common sticking points

• Assuming one minimum applies to all Macs. The Intel minimum (11.0) is lower than the general one (12.0), so check which hardware you have.
• Downloading before checking the OS version, then finding the app will not launch.
• Expecting a cross-platform build. The macOS-only design is deliberate, not a temporary gap.