Install Blender 4.5 LTS on MacOS (MacBook Pro/Air etc.)

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Description

To install Blender 4.5 LTS (Long Term Support – 12+ months of critical updates only) on a MacBook Pro/Air or other MacOS device (non-iPad/iPhone), first be sure to download the correct version, Intel or Apple Silicon, from Blender.org’s download page. Once downloaded, (double-)click to drag-and-drop install blender.app into the Applications folder, readying it for use.

Duration: total c. 5 mins (00:05:00).
Info: 1080p.
Suitability: Beginner+.
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Design note: as Blender 3D is not directly available from the Apple AppStore, an ‘Administrative User‘ account may be required to install Blender locally (from hard drive). For more information and troubleshooting the installation of Blender 4.3 to MacOS see About This Mac.

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Times are approximate;
– 00:00 : Install Blender
– 02:00 : Install Legacy Versions