Download DBeaver for Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)
To download DBeaver for Mac you only need to answer one question: Apple Silicon or Intel? Apple Silicon Macs — every M1, M2, M3 and M4 model — take the aarch64 disk image; older Intel Macs take the x86_64 one. Both are free under the Apache License 2.0, both bundle OpenJDK 21 so there is no Java to install first, and both links below go straight to the official GitHub release for 26.1.5.
- Apple Silicon 115.6 MB
- Intel 117.0 MB
- OpenJDK 21 bundled
- sizes verified 2026-08-19
Download DBeaver for Mac: which build do you need?
Every Mac Apple has sold since late 2020 uses an Apple Silicon chip, so when you download DBeaver for Mac the aarch64 build is the right answer for most people reading this. If you are unsure, the check takes five seconds: Apple menu → About This Mac. A “Chip” line naming an M-series processor means Apple Silicon; a “Processor” line naming an Intel Core chip means the Intel build.
| your Mac | file to download | size | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 | macos-aarch64.dmg | 115.6 MB | Native Apple Silicon — no Rosetta needed |
| Intel Core | macos-x86_64.dmg | 117.0 MB | The only build that fits Intel hardware |
Both sizes above were read from the official GitHub release assets for 26.1.5 on 2026-08-19 — they change with every release, and this page updates with them.
How to install DBeaver on macOS, step by step
- Check which chip your Mac has. Apple menu → About This Mac. A line reading “Chip: Apple M1/M2/M3/M4” means Apple Silicon; “Processor: Intel Core…” means Intel. This single check decides which file you need.
- Download DBeaver for Mac. Apple Silicon takes
dbeaver-ce-26.1.5-macos-aarch64.dmg(115.6 MB); Intel takesdbeaver-ce-26.1.5-macos-x86_64.dmg(117.0 MB). Both links below resolve to the official GitHub release. - Open the .dmg and drag DBeaver to Applications. That drag is the entire install — there is no wizard and no separate Java step, because OpenJDK 21 ships inside the app bundle.
- Launch it once from Finder. If macOS says the app cannot be verified, right-click (or Control-click) DBeaver in Applications and choose Open, then confirm. You only do this on the first launch; afterwards it opens normally from Launchpad or Spotlight.
That is all it takes to download DBeaver for Mac and get it running: there is no installer wizard on macOS and no post-install configuration, because the drag to Applications is the whole job. Once DBeaver opens, the connection wizard appears and you can point it at PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite or any engine with a JDBC driver.
Download DBeaver for Mac with Homebrew instead
If you already manage Mac software with Homebrew, you can download DBeaver for Mac through the community-maintained cask — it installs the same application and keeps it updated alongside everything else:
brew install --cask dbeaver-community
brew upgrade --cask dbeaver-communityThe trade-off is provenance: the cask is maintained by the Homebrew project, not DBeaver Corp, and it may lag a release or two behind. When you want the vendor's own artifact — or need a specific version — use the .dmg links above, which resolve only to github.com/dbeaver.
The macOS security warning on first launch
Opening a freshly downloaded app on macOS can produce a Gatekeeper dialog saying the application cannot be verified or comes from an unidentified developer. This is macOS being cautious about anything from outside the App Store, not evidence that the download is damaged or malicious.
Right-click (or Control-click) DBeaver in Applications, choose Open, and confirm. macOS remembers the decision, so later launches behave normally. If you would rather confirm the file itself before opening it, every official package's SHA-256 is published on our offline installer page — run shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/dbeaver-ce-26.1.5-macos-aarch64.dmg and compare. Running into something this page does not cover? The DBeaver troubleshooting guide covers startup failures and driver problems.
Download DBeaver for Mac: FAQ
Which DBeaver download do I need for an M1, M2, M3 or M4 Mac?
The aarch64 build. Apple Silicon Macs should download dbeaver-ce-26.1.5-macos-aarch64.dmg (115.6 MB), which runs natively on the M-series chip. The x86_64 .dmg (117.0 MB) is the Intel build — it will start on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 translation, but there is no reason to choose it when a native build exists.
Is it free to download DBeaver for Mac?
Yes. DBeaver Community Edition is free for personal and commercial use on macOS under the Apache License 2.0, exactly as on Windows and Linux. There is no Mac-specific paywall, trial period or account requirement. The separate PRO editions are commercial products sold by DBeaver Corp.
What macOS version does DBeaver require?
macOS 11 Big Sur or later (Intel and Apple Silicon builds). Older macOS releases are not supported by current versions — if you are on an older system, our older versions page lists dated official builds, with the honest caveat that they miss years of fixes.
Can I install DBeaver on Mac with Homebrew?
Yes. The community-maintained cask installs the same application: run brew install --cask dbeaver-community. Homebrew then handles updates with brew upgrade --cask dbeaver-community. The cask is maintained by the Homebrew project rather than DBeaver Corp, so if you want the vendor's own artifact, use the .dmg links on this page.
Do I need to install Java before DBeaver on macOS?
No. Every DBeaver installer has bundled its own Java runtime since version 23.0, and release 26.1.5 ships OpenJDK 21 inside the .dmg. Your system Java — if you even have one — is never touched or required.
Why does macOS say DBeaver cannot be opened or is from an unidentified developer?
That is Gatekeeper, macOS's check on apps downloaded from outside the App Store, and it is not a sign that anything is wrong with the file. Right-click the app in Applications, choose Open, and confirm once. If you want to verify the download first, our offline installer page publishes the SHA-256 of every official package so you can check it with shasum -a 256.
How do I uninstall DBeaver from a Mac?
Drag DBeaver from Applications to the Trash. That removes the application but deliberately leaves your workspace — connections, scripts and settings live in a DBeaverData folder under your home Library folder, so a reinstall picks up where you left off. Delete that folder too if you want a genuinely clean removal.
Does DBeaver run on Apple Silicon without Rosetta?
Yes, natively. The aarch64 build is compiled for Apple Silicon and needs no Rosetta 2 translation layer. Rosetta only comes into play if you deliberately install the Intel x86_64 build on an M-series Mac.
Written by Clarence N. Adams, Editor, Unofficial DBeaver Guide · updated · unofficial; file names and sizes are reproducible against the official GitHub releases. Corrections: [email protected].