How to Install Wine on Mac | Run Windows Apps & EXE Files on macOS Sonoma/Ventura

🍷 Want to run Windows apps or .exe files on your Mac without using a virtual machine or dual boot? In this updated 2025 guide, I’ll show you how to install Wine on Mac—so you can run lightweight Windows software directly on macOS Sonoma, Ventura, or Monterey.

Wine is a compatibility layer that lets you run Windows programs on Unix-based systems, including MacBooks and iMacs, without needing to install Windows itself.

💡 In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn:

✅ How to install Homebrew (if not already installed)
✅ How to install Wine using Terminal commands
✅ How to check if your Mac is Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
✅ How to run .exe files directly with Wine
✅ BONUS: How to use WineBottler or PlayOnMac for a GUI-friendly setup
✅ Fixing common Wine errors on Mac (e.g., 32-bit app support)

📌 Commands used:

bash
Copy
Edit
brew install --cask wine-stable
📌 Supports:

macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma

Apple Silicon (with Rosetta 2) and Intel Macs

Lightweight Windows apps (Notepad++, older games, etc.)

🧠 Ideal for:

Students using Windows-only tools

Developers testing Windows apps

Gamers running classic EXE files

Anyone who doesn’t want to install full Windows

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