If you are using an M1, M2, or M3 Mac, PluralEyes cannot run without Rosetta 2.

This report outlines the status and procedure for installing PluralEyes on a Mac as of April 2026. 1. Product Status & Support

However, the context of "PluralEyes" has shifted dramatically in recent years. Historically, PluralEyes was a standalone utility that editors would launch, sync files, and then export an XML or timeline for their editing software. Today, the landscape has changed. Maxon acquired Red Giant, the subsequent owner of PluralEyes, and has integrated much of this technology directly into its flagship 3D software, Cinema 4D, while continuing to offer a standalone version. More importantly, the underlying technology has been adopted by the editing suites themselves; modern versions of Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro now boast native, built-in syncing capabilities based on audio waveforms.

PluralEyes integrates seamlessly with Premiere Pro via a dedicated panel.

Then he noticed the second file on the .dmg. A small text file named “readme_fix.txt.” He opened it.

Before installing, ensure your hardware and software are compatible:

By following this installation guide, your multi-camera production workflow will be fully optimized, saving you countless hours of tedious manual synchronization. Share public link

: Ensure your video editing software (like Premiere Pro) is completely closed during installation so the plugins can install correctly.

This allows the PluralEyes Premiere Pro extension to talk to the host program. In , click on Accessibility . Add and enable PluralEyes 4 . Go back to Privacy & Security , click on Automation .

Launch the Maxon App from your Applications folder.

Follow the on-screen prompts of the installation wizard. Read and accept the License Agreement, then select the target drive (usually your primary Macintosh HD).

Paste the following command and hit Enter: softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license Wait for the terminal to confirm a successful installation. Step 2: Download the Maxon App / Red Giant Manager

: macOS 10.14 (Mojave) through 12.6.3 (Monterey). RAM : At least 8 GB.

Note: If you purchased PluralEyes before the Maxon acquisition, use the "Import Serial Numbers" option in the top-right menu to link your legacy Red Giant license. Step 3: Locate and Install PluralEyes

If you have an older serial number (pre-2021), you may need to use the Serial Filler tool within the Maxon App to import your license before the "Install" option appears correctly. 3. Setting Up the Host Connection

PluralEyes, developed by (now part of Maxon ), is currently in Limited Maintenance Mode . Maintenance Started: February 1, 2023.

PluralEyes was a revolutionary tool for video editors, but its status as a "must-have" has shifted since Maxon officially discontinued it in early 2023 Review Draft: PluralEyes (Legacy Edition) The Verdict: