About LINE on PC
LINE is a messaging and calling app, popular in Japan, Thailand and Taiwan. It has official apps for Windows and Mac, and a LINE extension for Google Chrome.
LINE for PC works with an existing account. You log in by scanning a QR code with your phone, or with your email and password. You cannot create a new account on a PC.
What changed recently: LINE's help center now recommends macOS Sonoma 14 or later for the latest version. Macs on Ventura 13 are limited to LINE 26.3.1, and 32-bit Windows no longer gets updates.
What you can do on the desktop
- Chat with your existing LINE account from a computer
- Log in by QR code or by email and password
- Use the Chrome version if your system cannot run the desktop app
Still phone-only
- Creating a new LINE account
- Approving a QR code login or a new-device verification code
- Checking or updating your registered email and password
How to Install LINE on PC
Download and install LINE on your Windows PC or Mac using the official options below, no emulator needed.
Method 1: Official app for Windows
- Go to line.me/update and download LINE for Windows.
- Run the installer and open LINE.
- On your phone, open LINE's QR code reader, scan the code and tap Log in.
Method 2: Official app for Mac
- Download LINE from line.me/update or the Mac App Store.
- Open LINE and scan the QR code with your phone, or log in with email and password.
Method 3: LINE on the web
- In Google Chrome, install LINE for Chrome.
- Log in with your phone or your email and password.
What about Android emulators?
An emulator does not help here. LINE's help center lists simulators and emulators as unsupported devices, and the official PC apps already cover chatting on a computer.
System Requirements
- Windows: Windows 10 version 1607 or later, 64-bit. Not supported on Windows 8.1 or earlier.
- Mac: macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Not supported on Catalina 10.15.7 or earlier.
- Chrome: Chrome version 94 or later
- Phone: An existing LINE account on your main device
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LINE for PC free?
Yes. The Mac App Store lists it as free, and the Windows app is a free download from LINE.
Does LINE work on Windows 7?
No. LINE says it cannot be used on Windows 8.1 or earlier.
Can I sign up for LINE on a PC?
No. You must create the account on your phone first.
Can I run LINE in an Android emulator?
LINE lists simulators and emulators as unsupported devices. Use the official PC app or LINE for Chrome instead.
