As of 2026, CATIA V5 does not have a native macOS version. Dassault Systèmes officially certifies CATIA V5 only for Windows and specific UNIX platforms. However, updated methods exist for running the software on modern Mac hardware, specifically Apple Silicon (M1, M2, and M3 chips). Running CATIA V5 on Updated Macs (M1/M2/M3)

Q: Can I run CATIA V5 on a Mac with an M1 chip? A: Yes, CATIA V5 R30 supports Macs with Apple M1 chips.

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• Graphics Performance: CATIA V5 may experience graphics performance issues on Macs, especially with complex models.
• Licensing: Some users have reported issues with CATIA V5 licensing on Macs, so be sure to check with Dassault Systèmes support.

The Apple Silicon Revolution (M1 to M4)

The old wisdom was: "Buy an Intel Mac to run CATIA V5 via Boot Camp." That wisdom is dead. Boot Camp does not exist on Apple Silicon.

This is the most common method for M1/M2/M3 users. You can install Windows on ARM and then run CATIA V5 within that environment.

This is the most "updated" approach technically, but it is still not production-ready for professionals.