Maia Mechanics Imaging (MMI) is a Microsoft Windows application, so it doesn't run natively on a Mac. Mac users still have a few good options for running professional Human Design software.
Use our online app instead (the easiest option)
The simplest route is our online application, MaiaMechanics.com. It runs in any modern browser on any device — Mac included — is available in numerous languages, and is continuously developed. For most Mac users this is all you need, with nothing to install.
Running the MMI desktop app on a Mac
If you specifically need the MMI desktop app, you can run it inside a virtual machine — a copy of Windows running on your Mac. Because MMI is a Windows program, always test the free edition of MMI in your setup before purchasing to confirm it runs smoothly. This matters most on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4 — any Mac from late 2020 onward), where Windows runs in its ARM version through emulation.
Your options, most of which need a licensed copy of Windows:
Parallels Desktop — the most Mac-friendly choice and the one that best supports Apple Silicon. It runs Windows (including Windows 11) alongside macOS so you can switch between them and share files. Best for occasional Windows use.
VMware Fusion — a similar virtual-machine option that runs Windows within macOS.
VirtualBox — a free, community-maintained option; support is strongest on older Intel Macs.
What about Boot Camp?
Boot Camp is only available on older Intel-based Macs, where it lets you restart your Mac into Windows. It is not available on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later), so if you have a recent Mac, use one of the virtual-machine options above instead.