Dassault Systèmes does not offer native macOS installers or technical support for any hardware not featured on their Dassault Systèmes Certified Hardware List.
on modern Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) or Intel Macs, you must use virtualization or dual-booting Updated Methods for 2026 Virtual Machines (Apple Silicon & Intel) Parallels Desktop catia v5 mac updated
Because it uses "Windows on ARM," some advanced graphic features may struggle due to driver translation. Large, complex assemblies might see a performance dip compared to a certified workstation. 2. Boot Camp (Intel Macs Only) If you are still using an Intel-based Mac, Dassault Systèmes does not offer native macOS installers
(No Windows license required)
But the search term has exploded in 2024 and early 2025. Why? Because three major things have changed: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4), advanced virtualization, and Dassault Systèmes’ quiet shift in licensing. Because three major things have changed: Apple Silicon
As of April 2026, there is of CATIA V5. Dassault Systèmes continues to prioritize Windows as the primary platform for CATIA V5 and the newer 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA .
As of 2026, (version 18 and newer) has matured significantly for Apple Silicon. [1] It allows your virtual machine to leverage the high-speed architecture of M-series chips, making it the most popular choice for engineers. [1] Key Hardware Requirements
