Develop for macOS

Build great apps and games for macOS that take full advantage of the powerful capabilities of Mac. Create a stunning new look for your apps with Liquid Glass. Provide users with seamless access to your app content across the system with widgets, Live Activities, and App Intents. You can unlock powerful and immersive experiences through new technologies like Metal 4 and the Video Effects API. And maximize the performance of apps and games by building them natively for Apple silicon.

Get to know macOS

  • New design

    Say hello to Liquid Glass

  • Apple Intelligence

    Tap into the on-device large language model

  • App Intents

    Core functions throughout the system

  • Metal-powered games

    Astonishing realism for incredible creativity

  • Live Activities

    Important information, right now

  • Video Effects API

    Exponential visual storytelling

  • Widgets

    Timely, elevated information

What’s new in macOS 26

Dive into the latest key technologies and capabilities.

New to macOS development?

Check out the macOS Pathway, an easy-to-navigate collection of resources to get started.

Developer stories

Masters of puppets

How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche forLies of P on Mac.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Find out how Ubisoft brought its "most ambitious" game to Mac.

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The rise of Tide Guide

Find out how Tucker Macdonald built a world-class tide tracker for Mac.

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Meet with Apple

Sharpen your skills throughin-person and online activities around the world.

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Resources

Browse tools, documentation, sample code, videos, and more.

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Explore more Apple platforms

Create great apps and games that integrate seamlessly with all Apple platforms. Build once and deploy to a unified ecosystem.