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| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | macOS Ventura v13 (AutoCAD 2025), macOS Sequoia v15 (AutoCAD 2026, Update 2026.1 required) | Latest macOS version | | Model | Apple Mac computers compatible with macOS Ventura or above | Apple Mac models supporting Metal Graphics Engine | | CPU Type | 64-bit Intel CPU or Apple M series CPU | Apple M series CPU (M1, M2, M3, M4, or higher) | | Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB or higher | | Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 2880 x 1800 with Retina Display | | Disk Space | 8 GB free disk space for download and installation | SSD recommended | | Display Card | Recommended: Mac native installed graphics cards | 3840 x 2160 (4K) or greater True Color video display adapter; 12GB VRAM or greater |

Upgrading to a native M1 version offers massive performance improvements over Intel-based versions:

Sign in to your or create a new one if you don't have one [1, 3].

Locate the downloaded .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.

By following these steps, you can successfully download and install AutoCAD on your Mac with an M1 chip. Happy drafting!