A: It may run in compatibility mode, but TerrSet 2020 or later is officially supported. Selva 17.00 was designed for Windows 7/8.
Many universities have site licenses for TerrSet/IDRISI. Check with your department’s GIS coordinator. You can install it on your personal PC using department credentials.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | OS | Windows 7 SP1 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit | | CPU | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz+ | | RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB+ | | Disk Space | 2 GB for software + data | 50 GB+ SSD | | Graphics | 1024×768, 32-bit color | 1920×1080, dedicated GPU | | Other | .NET Framework 4.5 | Internet for license validation |
A: No. Clark Labs never released it as freeware. Any such link is illegal or fake.
In a major shift for the geospatial community, Clark University released the latest version, , as free, open-access software on December 2, 2024. This new version continues the legacy of IDRISI Selva while providing modern tools for climate change analysis and environmental monitoring at no cost.
The latest version of IDRISI Selva, version 17.00, comes with several new features and enhancements, including:
✅ Visit clarklabs.org → Products → TerrSet → Buy or request a 45-day free trial.