# Does Kindle for Mac work on macOS 28?

> **Short answer: yes.** Kindle for Mac runs natively on Apple silicon (checked October 6, 2026), so it keeps working on macOS 28 without Rosetta. If Finder shows your copy as “Intel”, it is an old download; get the current version from the developer.

## Key facts

- Architecture: Universal (checked October 6, 2026)
- Developer: Amazon
- Website: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp
- Native Apple silicon version: Available (https://apps.apple.com/app/id302584613)
- Keep86 status: Not tested yet
- Latest known version: 7.68.1
- Last verified: 2026-10-06

## Questions about Kindle for Mac

### Does Kindle for Mac work on Apple silicon?

Yes. Kindle for Mac has a native Apple silicon version, so it runs on M-series Macs without any translation layer.

### Does Kindle for Mac need Rosetta 2?

No. The current version runs natively on Apple silicon, so it doesn’t use Rosetta 2 and isn’t affected when Apple removes it in macOS 28. Only an old Intel download of it would be.

### How can I keep using Kindle for Mac after macOS 28?

Keep it up to date from the developer. If Finder shows your copy as “Application (Intel)”, replace it with the current download.

## Sources

- Mac App Store: Kindle 7.68.1 (1 Oct 2026), Universal since 6.85.3 (17 Oct 2023) — https://apps.apple.com/app/id302584613 (2026-10-06)
- Michael Tsai, “Kindle for Mac 7.0”, 15 November 2023 — https://mjtsai.com/blog/2023/11/15/kindle-for-mac-7-0/ (2026-10-06)

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Architecture data partly from Homebrew (formulae.brew.sh), used under the BSD 2-Clause licence.
Source: https://keep86.com/apps/kindle-for-mac