While a native version of GetData is a dead end, the good news is that there is a fantastic selection of modern graph digitizing software available for Mac. These tools often have more features, better support for modern formats (like PNG and PDF), and interfaces designed for macOS.
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| | GetData Graph Digitizer | WebPlotDigitizer | Plot Digitizer | Engauge Digitizer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Platform | Windows (via emulator on Mac) | Web-based, Cross-platform | Mac, Windows, Linux | Mac, Windows, Linux | | Price | Shareware (~$30) | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source | | Ease of Use | Moderate; learning curve for some | Intuitive; browser-based | Simple; slightly dated UI | Moderate; extensive features | | Advanced Features | Auto-trace, batch processing, log scale support | Auto-extraction, image pre-processing (rotate, crop), supports maps, ternary, polar | Basic auto-trace, good for simple plots | Advanced auto-trace, handles complex axes, supports multiple curves simultaneously | | Key Drawback | No native macOS app | Requires internet for web version | Can be buggy; last update from 2013 | Slower with large batches; some stability issues | | Best For | Users committed to this specific tool's workflow | Most Mac users seeking a powerful, free, no-install solution | Users wanting a simple, free desktop app for basic tasks | Users needing to digitize complex or large multi-curve graphs | While a native version of GetData is a