Dolby Atmos For Mac
OS Support (native frameworks)
| Operating System | Dolby Digital (.ac3) | Dolby Digital Plus (.ec3) | Dolby Atmos (using Dolby Digital Plus / JOC) | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS Catalina (10.15) | (speaker playback, on select Macs) | (Profile 5, on select Macs) | ||
| macOS Mojave (10.14) | — | — | ||
| macOS High Sierra (10.13) | — | — | ||
| macOS Sierra (10.12) | — | — | ||
| OS X El Capitan (10.11) | — | — | ||
| OS X Yosemite (10.10) | — | — | ||
| OS X Mavericks (10.9) | — | — |
Support in web browsers
| Browser / Operating System | Dolby Digital (.ac3) | Dolby Digital Plus (.ec3) | Dolby Atmos (using Dolby Digital Plus / JOC) | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 13.1 / macOS 10.15.4 | Native Playback Path Media Capabilities Web API Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Native Playback Path Media Capabilities Web API Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Native Playback Path Media Capabilities Web API (coming soon) Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Native Playback Path Media Capabilities Web API |
| Microsoft Edge 81 / macOS 10.15.4 | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) |
| Firefox 75 / macOS 10.15.4 | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) |
| Chrome 80 / macOS 10.15.4 | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) | Media Source Web API (isTypeSupported) |
Device Support
- 1 day ago By default, Apple Music will automatically play Dolby Atmos tracks on all AirPods and Beats headphones with an H1 or W1 chip, as well as the built-in speakers in the latest versions of iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple Music will be adding new Dolby Atmos tracks constantly and will be curating a special set of Dolby Atmos playlists to help listeners.
- 13 hours ago The iPhone, iPad, and Mac also include support for Dolby Atmos, though when connecting speakers or headphones, they must support the format too.
- The iPhone, iPad, and Mac also include support for Dolby Atmos, though when connecting speakers or headphones, they must support the format too. Dolby Atmos will automatically play on devices with.
- Unlike the traditional surround sound technologies, Dolby Atmos treats each sound as a virtual object that can be positioned anywhere in a three-dimensional space. Another MacBook Pro tagline: “The best for the brightest”.
The Dolby Atmos Conversion Tool for additional control over your Dolby Atmos master file deliverables with head/tail trimming, stitching, concatenation, and frame/sample rate conversion. Required materials not included: A Pro Tools Ultimate or Nuendo audio workstation & qualified Mac or PC workstation to run the renderer software.
Dolby Atmos Macbook Pro 13
| Mac Model | Dolby Digital (.ac3) | Dolby Digital Plus (.ec3) | Dolby Atmos (using Dolby Digital Plus / JOC) | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Pro (2019) | — | (Profile 5 ; when connected to a suitable display, e.g. Pro Display XDR) | ||
| MacBook Pro (2019 series) | (speaker playback) | (Profile 5) | ||
| iMac 4K/5K (2019) | — | (Profile 5) | ||
| MacBook Pro (2018 series) | (speaker playback) | (Profile 5) | ||
| Mac Mini (2018) | — | (Profile 5 ; when connected to a suitable display, e.g. Pro Display XDR) | ||
| MacBook Air (2018) | (speaker playback) | (Profile 5) | ||
| earlier Mac models | — | — |