VirtualBuddy 2.1: UTM import and improvements for macOS 26 (Tahoe)

VirtualBuddy 2.1 is now available. The update introduces several usability improvements and — notably — the ability to import macOS virtual machines from the UTM emulator, simplifying the process of running macOS 26 (Tahoe) in a VM.

What’s new

• Import UTM macOS VMs by dragging a UTM VM file onto VirtualBuddy or using “Open With → VirtualBuddy”.
• General UI and workflow improvements to make creating and managing macOS VMs easier.

Notes & known issues

• Some users report a macOS bug where the UTM file must be opened twice for the import to finish — if an import fails, try opening the file again.

More info

Official release notes and downloads: VirtualBuddy releases on GitHub

Guides on creating macOS 26 (Tahoe) VMs with UTM are available from community resources and UTM documentation.

Have you tried it?

Tell us about your experience importing UTM VMs — any tips or problems we should know?

Sources: VirtualBuddy GitHub releases; community UTM guides.