Neat
Neat is a suite of document and image management tools for macOS. The primary product is Neat Scan, a utility for scanning physical documents using Neat-compatible scanners and digitizing them into organized, searchable digital archives. Neat also produces Neat Video, a video noise-reduction and restoration plugin that integrates with professional video editing and post-production software like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects. The brand has historically served home offices, small businesses, and media professionals who need to digitize paperwork or clean up video footage.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">The bundle ID com.neat.helium is ambiguous across Neat's product line, which includes scanning utilities and video plugins. The web search results show that Neat Video itself shipped Universal Binary (native Apple Silicon) builds starting with version 5.4 in early 2021, and Neat Scan Utility also has a native version available. However, without knowing which specific Neat product this bundle ID maps to, the best course of action is to visit the Neat Software website (neatvideo.com or neatimage.com, depending on which product you use) and check the download page or release notes for your specific product. If you are using Neat Video, it should already be available in a native build. If you are using Neat Scan Utility or another Neat product and the current version is not native, contact Neat's support to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. Given that we are 28 months away from the September 2028 Rosetta 2 removal deadline, there is still reasonable time to plan any migration if needed.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionNeat has released a native Apple Silicon version of its Scan Utility for Mac, which is the primary desktop component. The app's official support page offers separate download links for both Intel CPUs and Mac M1 (Apple Silicon), indicating that the native build is actively maintained. If you are running an older Intel-only version under Rosetta, visit the official Neat support site and download the Mac M1 (Apple Silicon) version to get the native build. After installation, your existing scanned documents and subscription credentials will carry over seamlessly. Performance and battery life will improve noticeably on M-series Macs once you switch to the native version.
Recommended reading
· 2 guides