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BlueStacks. Powered by Android 16.

Run games side by side, play smoother at up to 120Hz, and free up space.

Requires 12 GB RAM or more

On a Mac? Try BlueStacks Air
True Desktop Windowing

Run games side by side.

Supported games open in separate windows. Resize them, arrange them on one desktop, or maximize one when it’s time to focus.

Window behavior varies by app.

High refresh rate

Smoother gameplay, up to 120Hz.

Supported games can run at refresh rates up to 120Hz for more fluid motion and quicker visual feedback.

Actual results depend on the game, display, hardware and settings.

Up to120Hz

Illustration of motion smoothness, not a measurement.

Free up space.Keep your app data.

Smart App Archiving removes a supported game’s files while keeping its supported app data, so you can restore it later and pick up where you left off.

  1. 1Archive a game you’re not playing
  2. 2Its game files are removed
  3. 3Supported app data stays
  4. 4Restore it whenever you want

Saved progress depends on the game and its account sync.

Space shooter

Installed

Game filesInstalled
Supported app data Retained

Ready to archive when you need the space.

Advanced Professional Video

Support for high-quality video.

Android 16 adds APV support for recording and editing high-quality video.

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Available tools and formats depend on your BlueStacks version.

Will it run? Check your PC.

Minimum System Requirements

  • OS

    Windows 7

    or above

  • Processor

    Intel or AMD

    processor

  • Memory

    12GB RAM

    at least

  • Storage

    10GB

    free disk space

You’ll also need

  • Administrator rights on your PC
  • Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft or your chipset vendor
FAQs

Questions about BlueStacks 16

  • BlueStacks 16 runs Android 16 on your PC, with separate app windows, high-refresh gameplay and Smart App Archiving.

  • It opens supported apps and games in windows you can move, resize or maximize. Behavior can vary by app.

  • No. 120Hz needs a supported game, a compatible display and suitable hardware.

  • It keeps supported app data. Restoring sign-in and progress depends on the game and its account sync.

  • Mac users can use BlueStacks Air. Features and Android versions may differ.

  • From the official BlueStacks download page, which also lists available versions and system requirements.

Play on Android 16.

Bring your Android games to PC with BlueStacks 16.

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Requires 12 GB RAM or more · Powered by Android 16