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UTM for Mac

Virtual machines UI using QEMU

Quick answer: UTM is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask utm. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 9,184 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What UTM is

UTM is a utility for macOS: virtual machines UI using QEMU.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://mac.getutm.app/.

How to install UTM

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask utm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install UTM on Mac?

Run brew install --cask utm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is UTM open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (utmapp/UTM), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does UTM run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is UTM?

It was installed 9,184 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #206 in this catalogue.

What version of UTM is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.0.8.