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Telegram for Mac — Apple Silicon & Intel

The Telegram for Mac app is written in Swift and optimized for both M-series and Intel processors. It feels at home on macOS with sidebars, native notifications, split view and Continuity features between your Mac and iPhone.

Telegram for Mac window on macOS Sonoma with sidebar and chats

Telegram · macOS

Get Telegram from the official Mac page

Opens the current Telegram build for macOS on the official Telegram site.

Version
Latest stable
Size
≈ 90 MB
Requirements
macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
Delivered through the official Telegram network.

The button opens Telegram's official macOS download page in a new tab, where you can grab the .dmg or head to the Mac App Store listing. Drag Telegram into Applications, then launch it and sign in with your phone number or QR code.

Why Telegram for Mac feels different from the browser

The macOS client uses the same design language as native Apple apps: rounded windows, translucency, native context menus and Retina-ready assets. On M-series chips it barely uses any resources, and you can leave it running for weeks without a reboot.

  • Universal binary — runs natively on M1/M2/M3/M4 and Intel
  • Deep macOS notifications with Focus and DND support
  • Multiple accounts side by side, no window switching
  • Full keyboard-driven navigation, including AppleScript
  • Touch Bar quick actions on supported MacBooks
  • Continuity: send from Mac, read on iPhone seamlessly

Install Telegram on macOS in five steps

Telegram macOS install and sign in screenshot
  1. 1Open the Mac download page using the button above.
  2. 2Download the .dmg file or open the Mac App Store listing linked from the same page.
  3. 3Double-click the .dmg and drag the Telegram icon into Applications.
  4. 4Launch Telegram from Launchpad or Spotlight and choose Sign in with QR.
  5. 5On your phone: Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device, aim it at the QR code and you're in.

Recommended macOS environment

macOS version
macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
Processor
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel Core i5+
Memory
4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Disk space
About 250 MB after install
Display
Retina display for the best experience
Mobile companion
iPhone with Telegram for QR-based sign in

Updating Telegram on Mac

Telegram for Mac checks for new versions automatically. If you installed from the App Store, updates arrive through the App Store app. If you use the .dmg build, the app downloads updates in the background and asks you to relaunch. You can always reopen this page and grab a fresh installer if something goes wrong.

Safety notes for Mac users

  • • Enable two-step verification and Face ID / Touch ID unlock in Privacy & Security.
  • • Only install Telegram from the official Mac page or the App Store; be wary of third-party "beta" builds.
  • • Review Active Sessions from your phone after using Telegram on a shared MacBook.
  • • Consider a strong login password on macOS itself so nobody can open your Telegram app while you are away.

Compare Mac with the other Telegram editions

Prefer to keep Telegram on your phone? Or you also use Windows at work? Use the same account everywhere — Telegram syncs your entire history whenever you sign in.

Return to the Telegram download center to see every platform.