

Open Terminal from the Applications folder.Here are the causes that may result in "File or Application is damaged and cannot be opened" on macOS Ventura/Monterey/Big Sur/Catalina: Unlike what the error "File/App is damaged and cannot be opened." suggested, the file or app in discussion isn't "damage damaged" but has issues preventing it from meeting the requirements of your Mac's security features: Gatekeeper & XProtect. Why do you see 'File/App is damaged and cannot be opened' on macOS Ventura/Big Sur? How to fix 'File/App is damaged and cannot be opened' on macOS Ventura/Big Sur? Guide to "App is damaged and can't be opened" on macOS Ventura/Monterey/Big Sur: Let's look at the reasons behind it first. This post will explain the solution to this error and how to open damaged apps on Mac if needed.

Sometimes, the "app is damaged and cannot be opened." message will keep showing on Mac until the app is manually deleted. "details.pdf" is damaged and cannot be opened.īeneath "File or Application is damaged and cannot be opened." are two clickable buttons: Cancel and "Move to Trash." If you click "Move to Trash," it may prompt another error saying the "app could not be moved to Trash." and ask you to do it manually."steam_osx" is damaged and cannot be opened."Adobe Air framework" is damaged and can't be opened."Xcode" is damaged and cannot be opened."Final Cut Pro" is damaged and can't be opened.
