How to Get Fiji to Run Natively on macOS M1/ARM64

Are you tired of running Fiji on your Mac with Rosetta? If so, this article is for you! We'll walk through the process of getting Fiji to run natively on your Apple Silicon-based M1 Mac.

To start, we need to download and unpack Zulu JDK+FX 8 for Mac M1. This will provide us with a native Java runtime environment (JRE) that can run on our ARM64 architecture.

Next, we'll download and unpack the no-JRE version of Fiji from here. This will give us the Fiji application without the JRE bundled in.

Now, we need to download the latest unstable ImageJ-macosx launcher from here. This will allow us to launch Fiji natively on our M1 Mac.

After completing these steps, you might expect Fiji to run smoothly without needing Rosetta. However, when you click the Fiji.app file, it may still prompt you to enable Rosetta. Don't worry, this is normal!

To troubleshoot this issue, we can try installing openJDK with brew install openjdk. This should ensure that our system has a native JDK installed and configured correctly.

Another approach is to use Packer templates, which are curated by the nice folks at Chef for various Linux distributions. These templates provide a pre-configured environment that's compatible with the M1 Mac ARM64 architecture.

If you're looking for a more straightforward solution, you can try using Vagrant Cloud boxes specifically designed for M1 Macs. However, be aware that not all boxes may meet your specific requirements.

In conclusion, getting Fiji to run natively on your M1 Mac requires some careful configuration and setup. By following these steps, you should be able to launch Fiji without relying on Rosetta. Remember to download the correct versions of Zulu JDK+FX 8, no-JRE Fiji, and ImageJ-macosx launcher, and don't hesitate to seek help if you encounter any issues along the way.

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