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Does Storage Studio work on Intel Macs?

Short answer: No. Storage Studio is for Apple silicon Macs only. Intel Macs aren't supported and there's no version to download for them; an Intel Mac that already has it is never offered an update it can't run.

No. Storage Studio is for Apple silicon Macs only (M1 and newer). Intel Macs aren't supported, and there is no version to download for them.

If an Intel Mac already has Storage Studio:

  • It is never offered an update it can't run — every version we publish now is built for Apple silicon.
  • Folders and apps it moved to an external drive stay where they are.
  • Your licence isn't tied to one Mac model, so you can activate it on an Apple silicon Mac when you move.

To check which chip your Mac has, open the Apple menu → About This Mac and look at Chip (Apple silicon) or Processor (Intel).

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