How do I install the editor on my Mac if I see an 'Unidentified Developer' warning?

If you're seeing a warning that the albumworks editor is “from an unidentified developer,” don’t worry — this is a standard security setting in macOS called Gatekeeper, which helps prevent apps from unknown sources from opening automatically.

Here’s how to install the editor anyway:

Option 1 – Open the app manually

1. Find the albumworks installer file (usually in your Downloads folder)

2. Right-click (or Control + click) on the file and select Open

3. A message will appear saying the app is from an unidentified developer. Click Open again to confirm

4. The app will now launch and install normally

Option 2 – Use System Settings (if Option 1 doesn’t work)

1. Go to System Settings (or System Preferences, depending on your macOS version)

2. Click Privacy & Security

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for a message that says something like: “‘albumworks’ was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer.”

4. Click ‘Open Anyway’

5. Then confirm by clicking Open in the next pop-up window

Once the app is open and installed, macOS will remember your choice and won’t show this warning again for albumworks.

If you continue to experience issues, please contact our team — we’ll be happy to assist.