diff --git a/.docs/Dotnet.md b/.docs/Dotnet.md
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--- a/.docs/Dotnet.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Install .NET runtime
 
-**.NET v7.0 Runtime** is required by **DiscordChatExporter v2.37 and newer**.
+**.NET 8.0 Runtime** is required by **DiscordChatExporter**.
 
 > **Note**:
 > Installing the **.NET Runtime** is not required if you running **DiscordChatExporter** using [Docker](Docker.md).
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ Both the GUI and the CLI flavors of **DiscordChatExporter** for Windows come wit
 
 If, for some reason, you need to install the runtime manually, use one of the download links below:
 
-- [.NET v7.0 Runtime for **Windows x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-7.0.13-windows-x64-installer)
-- [.NET v7.0 Runtime for **Windows x86**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-7.0.13-windows-x86-installer)
-- [.NET v7.0 Runtime for **Windows arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-7.0.13-windows-arm64-installer)
+- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-x86-installer)
+- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows x86**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-x64-installer)
+- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-arm64-installer)
 
 > **Note**:
 > [How can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit (x86) or a 64-bit (x64) version of Windows?](https://support.microsoft.com/help/15056/windows-32-64-bit-faq)
@@ -22,11 +22,11 @@ If, for some reason, you need to install the runtime manually, use one of the do
 
 Use one of the download links below:
 
-- [.NET v7.0 Runtime for **Macs with Apple silicon**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-7.0.13-macos-arm64-installer)
-- [.NET v7.0 Runtime for **Macs with an Intel processor**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-7.0.13-macos-x64-installer)
+- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-x64-installer)
+- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-arm64-installer)
 
 > **Note**:
-> [Is my Mac using an Intel processor or Apple silicon?](https://support.apple.com/HT211814)
+> [Is my Mac using an Intel processor (x64) or Apple Silicon (arm64)?](https://support.apple.com/HT211814)
 
 ## Linux
 
diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
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--- a/Readme.md
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -94,12 +94,12 @@ The following table lists all available download options:
 > If you have any issues with them, please contact the corresponding maintainers.
 
 > **Warning**:
-> To run **DiscordChatExporter** on macOS and Linux, you need to make sure that **.NET 7.0 Runtime** is installed.
+> To run **DiscordChatExporter** on macOS and Linux, you need to make sure that **.NET 8.0 Runtime** is installed.
 > You can download it here:
 >
-> - [.NET 7.0 Runtime for **macOS x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/sdk-7.0.101-macos-x64-installer)
-> - [.NET 7.0 Runtime for **macOS Arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/sdk-7.0.101-macos-arm64-installer)
-> - [.NET 7.0 Runtime for **Linux**](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux) (find the correct download for your distro)
+> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-x64-installer)
+> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-arm64-installer)
+> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Linux**](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux) (find the correct download for your distro)
 >
 > This should not be necessary if you install **DiscordChatExporter** using a package manager, as it should take care of the dependencies for you.
 > This is also not necessary if you are running **DiscordChatExporter** via Docker, because the image already contains the runtime.