# Welcome to RapidWeaver

### Welcome to RapidWeaver

This online manual for RapidWeaver is designed to get you up and running quickly, while also providing a full reference guide to everything you can do with RapidWeaver.

We’d like to say thank you to all those who’ve helped shape RapidWeaver over the past 20 years - especially to the **third-party developers** and all the dedicated **users around the world** who’ve made sure RapidWeaver continues to grow and thrive.

We couldn't have done this without you.

Happy Weaving!

### Upgrading to RapidWeaver Classic

RapidWeaver Classic is 100% compatible with everything RapidWeaver 8.x is compatible with. Take a look at the [RapidWeaver FAQ](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/classic-manual/general-faq#rapidweaver-classic) to learn more. You can also [purchase a license or upgrade now](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/store/).

### Download RapidWeaver Classic

[Download RapidWeaver Classic 9](https://dl.devant-cdn.io/v1/app/3c53887f-427a-4af7-9144-ee16178c62f4/RapidWeaver-21049.zip/RapidWeaver.zip) for macOS.

RapidWeaver Classic requires macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer and works great on the latest macOS Sonoma.

### Getting Started

Follow our [Getting Started](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/classic-manual/user-manual/getting-started-with-rapidweaver) guide to building your first website.