Downloading & Installation

Download and Install Elements

RapidWeaver Elements is a desktop application for macOS. First, you'll need to download Elements from the Elements Website — Just look for the download button. When the download is complete double-click to unzip the file, then move Elements.app to your Applications Folder.

System Requirements

In order to run Elements you will need to meet the minimum requirements:

• Requires macOS 13 Ventura or newer.

• Apple Silicon or Intel based Mac.

Elements is built to work on all modern macs, so long as they meet the minimum requirements you you'll be good to go.

Enable Website Previews in Finder Icons (Quicklook)

If you'd like to see previews of your projects in the finder instead of the generic Elements icon, you'll need to enable Quick Look. Follow our short guide below to enable this.

How to enable Quick Look Previews

When you first launch Elements, the Finder will inform you that a Quick Look Preview Extension has been added. This extension needs to be enabled if you want to see a preview of your website in the Document icon.

1

Open System Settings

Go to the Finder menu and choose "Settings…"

2

Find Quick Look Settings

Navigate to General > Login Items and Extensions > Quick Look and scroll to the bottom of the Login Items and Extensions area and click the "i" button next to Quick Look.

3

Check Elements is Enabled

Find Elements in the Quick look panel and ensure the toggle is on.

4

Restart your Mac

It's worth restarting to ensure the Quick Look plugin is fully enabled. You should now see icon previews for your projects in the Finder. Please Note: Previews will only appear on newly saved documents after Quick Look has been enabled.