MATLAB and Simulink Requirements

MATLAB on Apple Silicon Macs

Java Runtime Required

Native Apple silicon MATLAB requires a Java runtime be installed on your Mac. A supported Java 11 JRE is available free of charge with Amazon Corretto 11.


Which kind of Mac do I have?

Where do I download the native Apple silicon MATLAB installer?

To install native Apple silicon MATLAB, click "Get Apple silicon MATLAB" on the Downloads page. Native Apple silicon MATLAB is available for MATLAB R2023b and up.

Supported macOS Versions

Compatible Compilers

MathWorks Products and Toolboxes not available for MATLAB on Apple silicon Macs

In addition to the products not available on macOS, the following products are not available on Apple silicon Macs:

  • MATLAB Production Server
  • Polyspace Bug Finder
  • Polyspace Code Prover
  • Polyspace Test
  • Simulink Desktop Real-Time

Support Packages not available for MATLAB on Apple silicon Macs

The following support packages are available for MATLAB on Intel Macs but are not available for MATLAB on Apple silicon Macs. 

  • Component Deployment Guidelines for Embedded Coder®
  • Instrument Control Toolbox™ Support Package for National Instruments® VISA and ICP Interfaces
  • Instrument Control Toolbox™ Support Package for R&S® VISA Interface
  • MATLAB® Client for MATLAB® Production Server™
  • MATLAB® Support Package for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Hardware
  • MATLAB® Support Package for Parrot® Drones
  • Simulink® Coder™ Support Package for NXP™ FRDM-K64F Board
  • Simulink® Coder™ Support Package for NXP™ FRDM-KL25Z Board
  • Simulink® Coder™ Support Package for VEX® EDR V5 Robot Brain
  • Streaming Data Framework for MATLAB Production Server

Is there a Universal macOS Binary available for MATLAB?

No. MATLAB for Intel Macs and MATLAB for Apple silicon Macs are separate applications. To run MATLAB in Rosetta 2 on an Apple silicon Mac, download and install MATLAB for Intel Macs.

How long will MATLAB for Macs with Intel processors be available?

MATLAB R2025b will be the final release which supports Macs with Intel processors. MATLAB R2026a and later will not be available for Macs with Intel processors.