eidReader
eidReader is a free macOS utility that reads and displays information from Belgian electronic ID cards (beID), such as personal identity data, certificates, and other encoded information stored on the card. It eliminates the need to install additional drivers, middleware, or Java software to access ID card data. The app serves individuals and organisations in Belgium who need to verify or retrieve information from electronic identity cards for identification, authentication, or administrative purposes.
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1 suggestioneidReader has not been updated since 2018 and there is no clear evidence of a native Apple Silicon build. The developer, Damiaan Dufaux, appears to have discontinued active maintenance of the app. The Mac App Store listing is still available, but the app is effectively abandoned. Given the specialized nature of this utility and the age of the codebase, it is unlikely to receive Apple Silicon support. For anyone needing to read Belgian eID cards on modern Apple Silicon Macs, contact the Belgian government's eID support resources or check whether the official Belgian eID software (if available as a separate tool) offers native Apple Silicon support. If the app runs under Rosetta 2, it may continue to function, but you should test it on your specific macOS version and be aware that it may stop working after future macOS updates drop Rosetta support entirely.
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