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date_created: 20250131
date_modified: 20250304
slug: blender-macos-steam-version-limitations
tags:
  - Apple Silicon
  - Blender
  - macOS
  - Software Compatibility
  - Steam
description: >-
  Important considerations when installing Blender via Steam on macOS for Apple
  Silicon devices
title: Blender on macOS - Steam Version Limitations for Apple Silicon Devices
date: 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
author: KazooTTT
finished: true
category: 3D Modeling
---

## 1. Steam Version Benefits

Key advantages of using Steam version:

- Automatic updates
- Usage time tracking

## 2. macOS Version Considerations

![IMG-F705691552F356BAFA7C7FEB418ED0B4](<https://pictures.kazoottt.top/2025/01/20250131-IMG-F705691552F356BAFA7C7FEB418ED0B4.png>)

- Steam provides **Intel-chip compatible version** only
- If you are Apple Silicon user, the performance may be affected