# Does Processing work well in Mac M1

**URL:** <https://discourse.processing.org/t/does-processing-work-well-in-mac-m1/29678>\
**Category:** Processing\
**Created:** [April 27, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/does-processing-work-well-in-mac-m1/29678 "2021-04-27T10:36:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 27, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/does-processing-work-well-in-mac-m1/29678/2 "2021-04-27T18:37:25Z")

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Hi @Vrishy ,

Welcome to the forum! 😉

You can check the previous threads on the subject related to M1 :

> [@Could Processing run on MacBook M1？](https://discourse.processing.org/t/could-processing-run-on-macbook-m1/25786):
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> please format code with \</\> button \* [homework policy](https://discourse.processing.org/faq/#homework) \* [asking questions](https://discourse.processing.org/t/2147) with libraries

> [@Problems with P2D and P3D renderers with new Apple M1 processor](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problems-with-p2d-and-p3d-renderers-with-new-apple-m1-processor/27287):
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> I have encountered an issue when trying to execute sketches that function and export correctly on an older MacBook Pro when these sketches are attempted to be run on a new MacBook Pro using a new M1 processor. I have tried to use two different versions of Processing. 1) the stable 3.5.4 release (17 Jan 2021) and 2) pre-release 4.0 alpha 3 (17 Jan 2021). Both appear to have similar issues. The sketches fail - i.e. they only open a blank window and the following is displayed in the console: 0 …

> [@Big Sur and new Macs](https://discourse.processing.org/t/big-sur-and-new-macs/25374):
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> Hi all, Wondering if anyone willing to share initial experiences with Processing on the new Mac hardware and “Big Sur” OS11 (OSX 11? OSXI?) … For context, we have a number of semi-permanent and permanent installations that use Mac minis and run Processing/Java full-out, thousands of threads, 24/7 type things, and sometimes require external hardware like sound cards etc. Wondering what kind of change we should be prepared for if we start using the new silicon and operating system. Catalin…

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