Executive Summary AGi32 is not available for macOS. It is a native Windows-only application. There is no macOS version, no official Linux version, and no iOS/iPadOS version. Lighting professionals using Macs must use virtualization (Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion) or dual-booting (Boot Camp) to run AGi32.
1. Software Overview: What is AGi32? AGi32, developed by Lighting Analysts, Inc. , is an industry-standard software for:
Indoor & outdoor lighting design (photometric calculations) Point-by-point illuminance analysis Daylighting modeling Sports lighting, roadway, and floodlighting design IES file handling and luminaire placement
It is known for its accuracy, complex geometry handling, and compliance with IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) standards. agi32 for mac
2. macOS Incompatibility – Official Status Direct from Lighting Analysts, Inc. (official documentation & support):
AGi32 is written using Microsoft .NET Framework , Win32 APIs , and DirectX for 3D rendering. It relies on Windows-only graphics drivers (OpenGL/Direct3D interactions specific to Windows). The company does not maintain a Mac version and has publicly stated they will not release one due to development cost and small market share of Macs in professional engineering.
Consequences of running on Mac without Windows: Executive Summary AGi32 is not available for macOS
The installer will not launch. No native binary for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4). Rosetta 2 cannot translate Windows x86 code to ARM Mac – Rosetta only translates macOS Intel apps .
3. Viable Methods to Run AGi32 on a Mac Since native support is impossible, professionals use these approaches: A. Virtualization (Recommended for most users)
Parallels Desktop – Most popular. Allows seamless Windows 11 ARM (on Apple Silicon) or Windows x86 (on Intel Macs). AGi32 runs via Microsoft’s x86 emulation within Windows ARM. Performance is good for moderate-sized projects (up to ~2000 calculation points). VMware Fusion – Free for personal use. Similar performance but slightly less polished GPU acceleration for DirectX. UTM – Free, QEMU-based. Slower, not recommended for large lighting calculations. AGi32, developed by Lighting Analysts, Inc
Limitations on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): AGi32 uses DirectX, which Parallels converts to Metal. Some 3D previews may have minor artifacts, but core point-by-point calculations work correctly. B. Boot Camp (Intel Macs only)
On older Intel-based Macs, you can install Windows 10/11 via Boot Camp. AGi32 runs natively with full DirectX acceleration. Not available on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, etc.).