4Peaks
4Peaks is a free DNA sequence analysis tool designed for molecular biologists. It visualizes and edits DNA trace files and supports most commonly used sequence file formats without requiring format conversion. The app reads electropherogram data from genetic sequencers, allowing researchers to inspect peak quality, edit base calls, and export results in standard formats. It is primarily used in educational institutions and small research labs working with DNA sequencing data.
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1 suggestion4Peaks has not been updated since version 1.8, published in 2016. There is no evidence of a native Apple Silicon build, and the project appears to be abandoned — no development activity, no vendor communication, and no updates in the past decade. The app will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), which is approximately 27 months away. If you actively use 4Peaks for DNA sequence analysis, begin exploring alternatives now. Benchling (benchling.com) is a web-based platform that handles DNA sequence visualization and editing and runs in any modern browser on Apple Silicon. For a more lightweight, traditional desktop solution, consider Geneious Prime (industrystd.com), which has native Apple Silicon support and is widely used in research labs for sequence analysis, alignment and visualization. Both alternatives offer trial versions so you can assess compatibility with your workflow before switching.
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