Step 1 — Feasibility Evaluation

Cost: $500 flat rate

We begin with a detailed evaluation of the software to determine whether porting to macOS is technically feasible.

This includes:

  • source code inspection
  • dependency analysis
  • build system review
  • GUI framework compatibility
  • architecture compatibility (Intel vs Apple Silicon)

At the end of this phase you will receive a technical feasibility report describing:

  • whether the application can be ported
  • estimated engineering effort
  • potential risks

Step 2 — Environment Setup

Once the project proceeds, we establish a macOS build environment.

This may include:

  • updating build scripts
  • configuring compilers
  • adapting dependency libraries
  • preparing automated builds

Step 3 — Source Code Adaptation

Platform specific code must often be updated.

Typical tasks include:

  • replacing Windows APIs
  • adapting filesystem paths
  • updating threading models
  • modifying networking code
  • updating UI frameworks

Step 4 — macOS Application Packaging

macOS applications use a unique Application Bundle (.app) structure.

Each application bundle includes:

  • executable binaries
  • libraries
  • application resources
  • icons and metadata
  • code signing information

We use tools such as AppBundleGenerator to create proper macOS bundles suitable for distribution.


Step 5 — Testing and Optimization

Once the application runs successfully, we perform:

  • runtime testing
  • dependency validation
  • Apple Silicon optimization
  • stability testing

Step 6 — Distribution

The final application is packaged for distribution as:

  • .app bundles
  • .dmg installers
  • downloadable releases

Start a Porting Evaluation

If you are interested in porting your software to macOS, contact us:

stevenaedwards82@gmail.com

or return to the main page to request an evaluation.


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