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3 changes: 1 addition & 2 deletions docs/Getting Started.md
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Expand Up @@ -80,8 +80,7 @@ Native apps with system integration:
| Platform | Download | Guide |
|----------|----------|-------|
| **Windows** | [Installer](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/win-installer.exe) | [Windows Guide](./Installation/Windows.md) |
| **Mac (Apple Silicon)** | [DMG](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-installer.dmg) | [Mac Guide](./Installation/Mac.md) |
| **Mac (Intel)** | [DMG](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-x86_64-installer.dmg) | [Mac Guide](./Installation/Mac.md) |
| **Mac** (Universal) | [DMG](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-installer.dmg) | [Mac Guide](./Installation/Mac.md) |
| **Linux** | [DEB](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/linux-installer.deb) | [Unix Guide](./Installation/Unix.md) |

**Features:** Fast startup, "Open with" integration, no login required, optional server connection for advanced tools
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9 changes: 2 additions & 7 deletions docs/Installation/Mac.md
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<Tabs groupId="mac-install" queryString>
<TabItem value="dmg" label="DMG Installer" default>
**1. Download the right version for your Mac:**
**1. Download the installer:** [Download Stirling PDF for Mac](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-installer.dmg)

| Chip Type | Download Link |
|-----------|--------------|
| **Apple Silicon** (M1/M2/M3) | [Download for Apple Silicon](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-installer.dmg) |
| **Intel** processors | [Download for Intel](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-x86_64-installer.dmg) |

Not sure which chip you have? Click the Apple menu → "About This Mac" and look at "Chip" or "Processor".
The DMG is a universal binary that runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/etc.) and Intel Macs - no need to pick a build for your chip.

**2. Install:** open the `.dmg` and drag Stirling PDF to your Applications folder.

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