Radiant Photo is optimized to run natively on Macs with Apple’s M-chip architecture, providing smooth and efficient performance. However, to activate and update Radiant Photo, you’ll need Radiant Manager, an Intel-based app that requires Rosetta 2.
Radiant Manager is only needed to activate and update Radiant Photo. Once that’s complete, all the processing is handled by Radiant Photo itself.
What is Rosetta 2?
Rosetta 2 is a macOS feature that automatically launches when running an app designed for Intel processors. It translates the app’s code to work seamlessly on Apple silicon Macs, ensuring compatibility without requiring user intervention. For more details on Rosetta 2, visit Apple Support - Rosetta 2.
Does Rosetta 2 affect Radiant Photo's performance?
No, Rosetta 2 does not interfere with the performance of apps built natively for Apple silicon. Radiant Photo, as an M-chip-native app, runs directly on your Mac’s architecture without needing Rosetta 2.
Is Rosetta 2 safe to use?
Yes, installing Rosetta 2 is completely safe. It only activates when necessary to provide compatibility with Intel-based apps and has no negative impact on your Mac's performance or security. If you’re no longer running any apps designed for Intel processors, Rosetta 2 will not launch at all.