Installation Guide

Getting started with Apple AI on your Mac in just a few simple steps

System Requirements

Hardware

  • Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3)
  • Intel Macs (Universal build available)
  • 58MB (Silicon) / 72MB (Universal)

Software

  • macOS Monterey (12.0) or later
  • Internet connection required

Installation Steps

  1. 1

    Download Apple AI

    Visit our download page to get Apple AI. We offer both Free and Pro versions for macOS.

    Tip: Make sure to select the right version for your Mac (Apple Silicon or Universal) on the download page.
  2. 2

    Download the Application

    For the Free Version, select your Mac type (Apple Silicon or Universal) from the dropdown menu and click the download button. For the Pro Version, you'll be directed to our Itch.io page to complete your purchase.

  3. 3

    Install the Application

    Once downloaded, locate the file in your Downloads folder and follow these steps:

    1. Double-click the downloaded file to open it
    2. If it's a DMG: Drag the Apple AI icon to the Applications folder shortcut
    3. If it's a ZIP: Extract the file and move the Apple AI app to your Applications folder
    4. Eject the installation disk image if applicable
  4. 4

    First Launch & Security

    When launching Apple AI for the first time, macOS may display a security warning:

    1. Right-click (or Control+click) on the Apple AI app in Applications
    2. Select "Open" from the context menu
    3. Click "Open" when prompted to confirm
    4. Alternatively, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway"
    Note: This security step is only needed the first time you launch the app.
  5. 5

    Setup & Configuration

    After launching Apple AI successfully:

    • The app will appear in your menu bar at the top of the screen
    • Click the icon to access the dropdown menu
    • Free version users will have immediate access to 5 AI models
    • Pro version users should follow the activation instructions received with their purchase

Intel Mac Specific Instructions

If you're using an Intel Mac, please follow these additional steps to ensure optimal performance:

  1. 1
    Download the Universal DMG - This version includes both Intel and Apple Silicon compatibility.
  2. 2
    Check for additional requirements - Review any Intel-specific instructions included with the application download.

Alternative Installation Method

Manual Installation

If you prefer to manually install the application without using the DMG installer:

  1. Download the ZIP version from the website
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Move the extracted Apple AI.app file to your Applications folder
  4. Launch the app from Applications

Need more help with installation?

Contact our support team