Why do I receive the error "Invalid Platform. This installer runs only on macOS Apple silicon platforms," when trying to install MATLAB on macOS?

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MathWorks Support Team
MathWorks Support Team on 23 Sep 2025
Edited: MathWorks Support Team on 26 Sep 2025 at 17:47
When trying to install MATLAB on macOS,  I receive the error, "Invalid Platform. This installer runs only on macOS Apple silicon platforms. To continue, download the installer for the macOS Intel platform." How can I resolve this? 

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MathWorks Support Team
MathWorks Support Team on 26 Sep 2025 at 0:00
Edited: MathWorks Support Team on 26 Sep 2025 at 17:47
This error indicates that you are attempting to install the Apple Silicon version of MATLAB on an Intel-based Mac. 
To resolve this issue, you will need to download the Intel processor version of the Mac installer. 

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