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macOS 11 "Big Sur" and M1 Compatibility

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List of applications that are confirmed to be able to launch under macOS 11 "Big Sur" and on the new Apple Silicon M1 chip as of March 2021.

Application Status Additional Notes Version In Self Service
Ableton ✔️
10.1.30
Adobe ✔️


Corel Painter 2019
Tools do not work on canvas space. 13.1.3
DragonFrame 4 ✔️

19.0.0.427
Embnrilliance StichArtist Level 3
Install Failed 4.0.2
Filemaker Pro 17
Install Failed

Final Cut Pro ✔️


Final Draft ✔️

11.1.3
Harmony Premium 20 ✔️

20.0.3
Keyshot 9 ✔️

9.3.14
Max MSP 8 ✔️

8.1.1
Microsoft Office Suite ✔️


Pro Tools ✔️
Requires iLok update. Has issues with 32-bit Quicktime components. 2020.11.1
Rhino 6 ✔️

Version 6 (6.34.21034.07002, 2021-02-03)
Sibelius ✔️

2021.1 ver 2221
Storyboard Pro 7 ✔️

17.10.2
TV Paint 11 ✔️
Self Service will state install failed but app will sill launch.
Vectorworks 2015
Install Failed

ZBrush ✔️


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