# Install Chrovia Studio on macOS

> Download and install Chrovia Studio on Apple Silicon Macs, complete the DMG setup, initialize the browser engine, and manage in-app updates for SDK Gallery demos.

Source: https://console.getchrovia.com/en/docs/studio-install-macos

## System requirements and installer

Chrovia Studio is designed for Apple Silicon Macs (M-series chips) running macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. Intel-based Macs are not supported. Visit the official [download page](https://console.getchrovia.com/en/download) to get the latest `.dmg` installer.

## Installation steps

1. Double-click the downloaded `.dmg` disk image to mount it.
2. In the installer window, drag the **Chrovia Studio.app** icon into the **Applications** folder shortcut.
3. Once copying finishes, you can safely eject the mounted DMG image in Finder.

![Chrovia Studio DMG installer](https://console.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/studio-install-dmg.webp)

## First launch and security prompt

Open your **Applications** folder and double-click **Chrovia Studio**. When macOS presents the standard security dialog for downloaded applications, click **Open** to proceed.

The desktop client prepares the built-in browser engine on startup. After signing in and waiting for the engine to become ready, you can launch and explore SDK Gallery capability demos.

## In-app updates

The Chrovia Studio desktop client includes built-in version checking and automatic background downloads:

1. Open the **Help** page to view your current client version, browser engine build, and update status.
2. Click **Check for updates** to manually trigger an update check.
3. When a new release is available, it downloads automatically in the background. Once ready, click **Restart to update** to apply the update and relaunch the client. If you choose not to restart immediately, downloaded updates will automatically install the next time you quit the app.

![Chrovia Studio Help and update status](https://console.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/studio-update.webp)

You can also visit the [download page](https://console.getchrovia.com/en/download) at any time to download the latest full installer package.