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HomeDeveloper ToolsProgramming LanguagesProcessing

Processing for Mac

Programming language for electronic arts.

Free
In English
Version 4.4.8
Version 4.4.8
See previous versions
4.4
Based on 4 user rates

Processing overview

Processing is a programming language and environment built for the electronic arts and visual design communities. It was created to teach fundamentals of computer programming within a visual context and to serve as a software sketchbook. The software exports Java applets which may be posted on the Internet and shared with other artists and designers.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

What’s new in version 4.4.8

  • Delete java/lsp directory by @Stefterv in #1223
  • Updated fix for the debugger issue by @awood0727 in #1227
  • Adding the sketch format command by @Stefterv in #1228
  • Moving the java:preprocessor to be fully Gradle native by @Stefterv in #1232
  • Migration of the pdf library to Gradle by @Stefterv in #1189
  • Add warning for default pixelDensity behavior by @Stefterv in #1226
  • Add Gradle task to check for dependency updates by @hamoid in #1222
  • Migration of the dxf library from Ant to Gradle by @npNSU in #1192
  • Fix the issue with the pre-processor test by @Stefterv in #1236
  • docs: add npNSU as a contributor for code by @allcontributors[bot] in #1242
  • Add 'Develop' menu for debug mode with update check by @Stefterv in #1239
  • DEBUG should be set to the actual value - Fix for issue-1245 by @SuganthiThomas in #1247
  • docs: add SuganthiThomas as a contributor for code by @allcontributors[bot] in #1248
  • Make sure LSP recognises contributed libraries by @Stefterv in #1251
  • Remove core project dependency from build.gradle.kts by @Stefterv in #1254
  • Migration of the serial library to Gradle by @madhav2348 in #1106
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Processing for Mac

Free
In English
Version 4.4.8
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4.4

(4 Reviews of Processing)

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Mikael-B
Mikael-B
Aug 15 2022
3.5.4
0.0
Aug 15 2022
0.0
Version: 3.5.4
The latest version, @macupdate, is actually 4.0.1 of August 9, 2022.
Christo777
Christo777
Jun 7 2013
2.0b9
4.5
Jun 7 2013
4.5
Version: 2.0b9
LiveCode is now OpenSource! (free community version)
8bitwintermute
8bitwintermute
Feb 25 2009
1.0.3
0.0
Feb 25 2009
0.0
Version: 1.0.3
the icon says "Poo"
Meego
Meego
Dec 1 2008
1.0.1
0.0
Dec 1 2008
0.0
Version: 1.0.1
This is very similar to Java. It's quite easy to learn. Incredible work made with Processing (with source code available): http://www.complexification.net/gallery/
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Jul 10 2025
4.3.1
5.0
Jul 10 2025
5.0
Version: 4.3.1
Quiiick
Quiiick
Apr 29 2014
4.0
Apr 29 2014
4.0
Version: null
Christo777
Christo777
Jun 7 2013
4.5
Jun 7 2013
4.5
Version: null
pete007
pete007
May 16 2011
4.0
May 16 2011
4.0
Version: null