| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 12–15 | | RAM | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | | Disk | 6 GB for installation | | CPU | x86-64 or Apple Silicon |
A critical focus in this release is "modernity." According to the official release notes , the software now strictly supports 64-bit Windows environments and modern operating systems actively maintained by Microsoft. This allows Acronis to leverage advanced hardware features, such as Intel Core Ultra NPUs, to offload behavioral analysis tasks, resulting in robust security with significantly lower CPU impact. acronis true image 2025 release notes
For the last decade, Acronis has used a technology they call "Acronis Active Protection." It monitors your files for encryption patterns typical of ransomware. It was cool, but it was reactive. | Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | OS
: New build updates include more descriptive error messages to help users quickly identify and resolve backup or connection issues. Key Features & Protections It was cool, but it was reactive
Acronis continues to modernize. The following have been removed in 2025:
With the 2025 release, Acronis seems to have finally stopped straddling the fence. They have made a definitive, controversial, and fascinating pivot. Here is an interesting look at what the fine print actually tells us about the future of your data.