Balsamiq Wireframes for Mac

Balsamiq Wireframes for Mac is a rapid low-fidelity UI wireframing tool that reproduces the experience of sketching on a notepad or whiteboard, but using a computer.

Sketch your User Interface ideas and get everyone on the same page. It makes work fun! Balsamiq Wireframes for macOS can open both local BMPR files from your computer and Balsamiq Cloud projects.

It really forces you to focus on structure and content, avoiding lengthy discussions about colors and details that should come later in the process.

SOFTWARE TEAMS come together around the right design using Balsamiq Wireframes for Mac: UX Designers love the familiar keyboard shortcuts. Product Managers have an accessible tool to share their ideas with. Developers love how fast, powerful and geeky it is.

CONSULTANTS love it: bring it to client meetings and design their requirements in real time. Business owners use it themselves to pitch ideas and get quotes. Bye bye feature creep!

Features and Highlights

Drag & Drop Simplicity
Assemble elements with the confidence of knowing they can be implemented.

UI Components & Icons
Hundreds of built-in and community-generated UI controls and icons.

Export to PNG or PDF
Share or present wireframes on the web, via images, or via interactive PDFs.

Optimized for Speed
Wireframe at the speed of thought with Quick Add and many keyboards shortcuts.

Re-usable Symbols
Create templates, masters, and re-usable and customizeable component libraries.

Interactive Prototypes
Linking lets you generate simple prototypes for demos or usability testing.

How to Use

Open the DMG file and drag app to Applications folder

Launch the app and sign in with your Balsamiq account

Create a new project and choose a wireframe template

Drag and drop UI elements from the library onto canvas

Use the Inspector panel to edit element properties

Save your project or export it as PNG or PDF

Share your design using cloud or local file options

System Requirements

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
• Intel-based or Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs
• Minimum 4 GB RAM
• At least 500 MB of free disk space
• Internet connection for activation and updates

PROS

• Fast and intuitive drag-and-drop interface
• Sketch-style visuals for low-fidelity designs
• Large built-in UI component library
• Lightweight and quick to install
• Great for rapid prototyping and brainstorming

CONS

• Limited support for high-fidelity design
• No real-time collaboration in desktop version
• Lacks advanced animation features
• Interface may feel dated to some users
• Export options are basic compared to others

Note: For LOCAL FILES, there's a fully functional 30 day trial. Afterwards, you'll need to buy a license to edit your work. Viewing BMPR files remains free even after the trial ends.

Also Available: Download Balsamiq Wireframes for Windows