Wineskin
| Developer(s) | Urge Software |
|---|---|
| Latest version | 1.7 |
| Active | No |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Emulates | Windows |
| Website | wineskin.urgesoftware.com |
| Support ($) | PayPal |
| License | LGPLv2.1 |
| Source code | SourceForge |
Wineskin is an open-source compatibility layer which allows users to easily convert Windows software to macOS. The ports are in the form of Mac .app bundles with a self-contained Wine instance which are wrapped around the application to be converted.
This is essentially an open-source equivalent to Cider by Transgaming, which has initially been used by game developers to quickly release Mac versions of games (known examples being The Sims 3, Renderware-powered installments of the Grand Theft Auto series and Max Payne 3 among others), but has since been used by intrepid hackers to port other games.