If you are receiving an error message when launching the Silhouette Studio software on a Mac, this is typically due to the Apple firewall software, Gatekeeper.
Alternate Launching Method
To run the program on your computer:
- Open the Applications Folder on your Mac
- Locate the Silhouette Studio application
- Right-click the application
- Select Open
- Enter your Apple Admin password, if prompted
Gatekeeper Settings
If you cannot complete the steps above, you can set the Gatekeeper application to allow Silhouette Studio as follows:
- Select the Apple icon in the upper-left corner
- Click System Preferences
- Click Security & Privacy
- Select the General tab
NOTE: You may need to click the lock and enter your password to make changes - Click 'Open Anyway' under the header 'Allow apps downloaded from'
- Select Silhouette Studio
- Click 'Open'
Click here for further information on the Gatekeeper application.