Processing 4.4.6

January 21, 2026

Additional Information

Open source programming language and integrated development environment

Version	Processing 4.5.1
Requirements	Mac OS X 10.7 or later
Updated	January 21, 2026
Author	Ben Fry and Casey Reas
Category	Developer Tools
License	Open Source
Language	English
Download	459

Overview

Processing for Mac is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. Since 2001, Processing has promoted software literacy within the visual arts and visual literacy within technology. There are tens of thousands of students, artists, designers, researchers, and hobbyists who use Processing macOS version for learning and prototyping.

Features and Highlights

Free to download and open source
Interactive programs with 2D, 3D or PDF output
OpenGL integration for accelerated 2D and 3D
For GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows
Over 100 libraries extend the core software
Well documented, with many books available

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