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Accelerating graphics and much more.

Metal provides near-direct access to the graphics processing unit (GPU), enabling you to maximize the graphics and compute potential of your apps on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Building on an approachable, low-overhead architecture with precompiled GPU shaders, fine-grained resource control, and multithreading support, Metal further evolves support for GPU-driven command creation, simplifies working with the array of Metal-capable GPUs, and lets you tap into Pro power of Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.

GPU-driven Compute Encoding

Moving beyond just rendering passes, Metal in iOS 13 and tvOS 13 empowers the GPU to construct its own compute commands with Indirect Compute Encoding. Now complete scenes using advanced culling and tessellation techniques can be built and scheduled with little or no CPU interaction.

Metal Peer Groups make it easy to rapidly share data between multiple GPUs in Mac Pro without transferring through main memory. The Metal Developer Tools for Windows enables Metal Shading Language (MSL) compilation on Windows into Metal Library Objects targeting Apple platforms. Ask questions and discuss Metal with Apple engineers. Use the developer tools in the Develop menu in Safari on Mac. If you’re a web developer, the Safari Develop menu provides tools you can use to make sure your. Build your future. Whether you’re just entering the workforce or you‘re an experienced developer or entrepreneur, take advantage of free resources to gain skills that help you succeed in Apple’s growing app economy, which provides millions of jobs in technology across the globe.

Beta Software and Tools Gain full access to the beta software and tools required to develop Universal apps for Apple Silicon Macs, including beta versions of Xcode and macOS. Developer Transition Kit (DTK) Get exclusive access to a Mac Developer Transition Kit with Apple Silicon for developing and testing your Universal apps.

Improved Raytracing Acceleration

Metal Performance Shaders (MPS) speed raytracing operations even more by moving the bounded volume hierarchy construction to the GPU. MPS also provide new, optimized de-noising filters in an essential collection of highly-optimized compute and graphics shaders.

Metal for Pro Apps

Professional content-creation apps can take advantage of outstanding enhancements in Metal on macOS Catalina. Metal Peer Groups make it easy to rapidly share data between multiple GPUs in Mac Pro without transferring through main memory. And enhancements to CAMetalLayer give you access to the High Dynamic Range capabilities of Pro Display XDR.

Simpler GPU Families

Developing with Metal is even easier with the dramatically simplified GPU Families. Three well-considered groupings allow you to easily target functionality that's common across all Metal-enabled GPUs, access unique capabilities of Apple-designed GPUs, and better harness supported third-party GPUs on macOS.

Metal Memory Debugger

The Metal Memory Debugger gives fine-grained insight into how much memory Metal objects and rendering resources consume at runtime. It also analyzes how your resources are configured and suggests improvements, so you can deeply optimize your game or app to take full advantage of Metal.

Metal-enabled iOS Simulator

The Simulator now uses Metal to speed up the development of iOS apps that either use Metal directly or rely on Metal-based system frameworks. This is perfect for smoothly transitioning from OpenGL ES to Metal.

  • What’s New in Metal

    Tools for Windows
    The Metal Developer Tools for Windows enables Metal Shading Language (MSL) compilation on Windows into Metal Library Objects targeting Apple platforms.

  • Documentation

    Browse the latest documentation including API reference and articles.

  • Sample Code

    Get sample code to see how Metal APIs are implemented.

  • Videos

    Learn how to take advantage of the latest advancements in Metal.

  • Forums

    Ask questions and discuss Metal with Apple engineers and other developers.

The Universal App Quick Start Program includes all the tools, resources, and support you need to build next-generation Universal apps, optimize apps built with Mac Catalyst, and test iPhone and iPad apps on an Apple Silicon Mac.

What’s included in the program.

With exclusive access to a Mac Developer Transition Kit with Apple Silicon, a comprehensive set of resources, and one-on-one technical support, you’ll have everything you need to get your Universal apps ready before Apple Silicon Macs become available to customers.

Beta Software and Tools

Gain full access to the beta software and tools required to develop Universal apps for Apple Silicon Macs, including beta versions of Xcode and macOS.

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Developer Transition Kit (DTK)

Get exclusive access to a Mac Developer Transition Kit with Apple Silicon for developing and testing your Universal apps.

Developer Labs

Learn how to take your apps to the next level with technical insights, best practices, and code-level guidance directly from Apple experts.

Private Forums

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Ask questions and connect with Apple engineers and other members of the Universal App Quick Start Program.

Technical Support

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Request code-level support from technical support engineers who can help troubleshoot your code. Three technical support incidents are included.

Development Resources

View videos and documentation, including API reference and articles, on developing and testing Universal apps.

Now accepting applications.

Submit a brief application for an opportunity to join the program. Selected developers will receive a link to order the Universal App Quick Start Program from the online Apple Store. Priority will be given to applicants with an existing macOS application, as availability is limited.

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To be eligible to apply, you must be an Account Holder of the Apple Developer Program and located in one of the following countries or regions:

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  • Australia
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  • United Kingdom
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As part of the program, you’ll have limited access to a Developer Transition Kit (DTK), which will be shipped to you, for developing and testing your Universal apps. The DTK is owned by Apple and must be returned.

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For full details, see the Universal App Quick Start Program terms and conditions.