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Apple Silicon version · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
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Python is the free, open-source programming language and interpreter distributed by the Python Software Foundation. It is used by developers, data scientists, educators and hobbyists worldwide for scripting, web development, data analysis, machine learning, automation and general-purpose programming. Python emphasises readability and simplicity, making it popular in academia and among beginners, while its extensive ecosystem of libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Django, TensorFlow, PyTorch) supports professional and research-grade work. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionPython has shipped official native Apple Silicon (arm64) builds since version 3.10, and native builds are now mainstream for Python 3.11 and newer. The official installers from python.org are Universal 2 packages, meaning they include both Intel (x86_64) and Apple Silicon (arm64) in one download—when you install on an M-series Mac, you automatically get the native build. If you currently have an Intel-only version under Rosetta, the simplest upgrade is to download the latest Python installer from python.org/downloads and run the standard installer. You can also use Homebrew (brew install python3) or pyenv to switch to a native build; both of these package managers automatically default to the arm64 version on M-series Macs. If you use Miniconda, Miniforge or Anaconda, make sure to download the arm64 installer for your distribution. Most people will find that a fresh install from python.org or a package manager automatically gives them the native build—no special steps needed.
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