Run the classic Turbo C++ IDE on an Apple Silicon Mac with a native Mac launcher. Turbo C++ includes DOSBox for the original DOS compiler, plus source-file actions, projects, recent work, and learning resources.
This download is the ARM64 build for Apple Silicon, with a minimum requirement of macOS 14 Sonoma.
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For Intel-based Macs, download the compatible version here.
System requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma or a newer supported macOS release |
| Processor | Apple silicon, M series |
| Architecture/package | ARM64, TurboCPP-macOS-arm64.dmg |
| Runtime components | Included in the application |
1. How to install Turbo C++ for macOS
| Step 1 | Download Turbo C++ |
| Step 2 | Open the downloaded disk image (TurboCPP-macOS-arm64.dmg) and drag TurboCPP.app to Applications |
| Step 3 | Eject the disk image after the copy finishes. |
| Step 4 | Open the installed Turbo C++ application from Applications. |
| Step 5 | Select Start Turbo C++ to launch the IDE, or choose a source-file or project action. |
The application includes its runtime components. A separate DOSBox, .NET runtime, Homebrew installation, or Rosetta installation is unnecessary for this native Apple silicon build.
2. How to use Turbo C++
- Open the Turbo C++ application from the Applications folder.
- To launch Turbo C++ in full-screen mode, simply click the Start Turbo C++ button. If you prefer windowed mode, uncheck the Full screen on launch checkbox before clicking Start Turbo C++.
