diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 9515571..53d2004 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -55,3 +55,18 @@ assets = [
 ]
 [package.metadata.generate-rpm.requires]
 ffmpeg = "*"
+
+[package.metadata.bundle]
+name = "AVIF Maker"
+identifier = "com.cottongin.avif-maker"
+icon = ["resources/AppIcon.icns"]
+version = "0.1.0"
+copyright = "Copyright © 2026 cottongin. All rights reserved."
+category = "public.app-category.graphics-design"
+short_description = "Convert images and videos to AVIF format"
+long_description = """
+AVIF Maker is a native desktop application for converting images and videos 
+to the AVIF format. It supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF (animated), and video 
+files. Features include quality settings, speed presets, and batch processing.
+"""
+osx_minimum_system_version = "10.14"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b0b959a..84ed9a6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -85,23 +85,23 @@ Three test files are included:
 - `Highlander-IMustFlipSmaller-OG.gif` - Animated GIF without transparency
 - `BTS-240-art.gif` - Animated GIF with transparency (1-bit alpha)
 
-## Cross-Compilation (Build for Linux/Windows from macOS)
+## Building Distributable Packages
 
-Build distributable packages for multiple platforms from a single machine.
+Build distributable packages for multiple platforms from a single macOS machine.
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
 ```bash
 # Install build tools
-cargo install cross cargo-deb cargo-generate-rpm
+cargo install cargo-bundle
 
-# Ensure Docker Desktop is installed and running
+# Ensure Docker Desktop is installed and running (for Linux/Windows builds)
 docker info
 ```
 
 ### Docker Configuration (Apple Silicon Mac)
 
-Before cross-compiling, configure Docker Desktop to share the Homebrew path:
+Before cross-compiling Linux/Windows targets, configure Docker Desktop to share the Homebrew path:
 
 1. Open Docker Desktop
 2. Go to **Settings** → **Resources** → **File Sharing**
@@ -111,10 +111,10 @@ Before cross-compiling, configure Docker Desktop to share the Homebrew path:
 ### Building
 
 ```bash
-# First-time setup: Build Docker images
+# First-time setup: Build Docker images (for Linux/Windows targets)
 ./scripts/build-all.sh --setup-docker
 
-# Build all targets
+# Build all targets (macOS, Linux, Windows)
 ./scripts/build-all.sh
 ```
 
@@ -124,9 +124,10 @@ After building, packages are in `dist/<version>/`:
 
 | Platform | Files | Notes |
 |----------|-------|-------|
-| Linux x86_64 | `.deb`, `.rpm`, `.tar.gz` | Cross-compiled |
-| Linux ARM64 | `.tar.gz` | Build natively on ARM64 Linux |
-| Windows x86_64 | `.zip` | Cross-compiled |
+| macOS | `.dmg`, `.app.zip` | Native build |
+| Linux x86_64 | `.deb`, `.rpm`, `.tar.gz` | Cross-compiled via Docker |
+| Linux ARM64 | — | Build natively on ARM64 Linux |
+| Windows x86_64 | `.zip` | Cross-compiled via Docker |
 
 **Note:** Linux ARM64 cross-compilation is disabled due to an upstream `zune-jpeg` NEON bug. Build ARM64 natively on a Linux ARM64 system.
 
@@ -150,6 +151,8 @@ avif-maker/
 │       ├── drop_zone.rs        # Drag-and-drop area
 │       ├── settings.rs         # Settings panel
 │       └── queue.rs            # Job queue display
+├── resources/
+│   └── AppIcon.icns            # macOS app icon
 ├── docker/                     # Cross-compilation Dockerfiles
 ├── scripts/
 │   └── build-all.sh            # Build script for all platforms
diff --git a/resources/AppIcon.icns b/resources/AppIcon.icns
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2a05db
Binary files /dev/null and b/resources/AppIcon.icns differ
diff --git a/scripts/build-all.sh b/scripts/build-all.sh
index 877410f..32817b6 100755
--- a/scripts/build-all.sh
+++ b/scripts/build-all.sh
@@ -83,6 +83,31 @@ docker run --rm --platform linux/amd64 \
 zip -j "$DIST_DIR/avif-maker-$VERSION-windows-x86_64.zip" \
     target/x86_64-pc-windows-gnu/release/avif-maker.exe
 
+# macOS (native build)
+echo ""
+echo "Building macOS..."
+cargo build --release
+
+# Create .app bundle
+echo "Creating .app bundle..."
+cargo bundle --release
+
+# Find the .app bundle
+APP_PATH="target/release/bundle/osx/AVIF Maker.app"
+if [[ -d "$APP_PATH" ]]; then
+    # Create DMG
+    echo "Creating DMG..."
+    DMG_NAME="avif-maker-$VERSION-macos.dmg"
+    rm -f "$DIST_DIR/$DMG_NAME"
+    hdiutil create -volname "AVIF Maker" -srcfolder "$APP_PATH" -ov -format UDZO "$DIST_DIR/$DMG_NAME"
+    
+    # Also create a zip of the .app for those who prefer it
+    echo "Creating .app zip..."
+    (cd "target/release/bundle/osx" && zip -r "../../../../$DIST_DIR/avif-maker-$VERSION-macos.app.zip" "AVIF Maker.app")
+else
+    echo "Warning: .app bundle not found at expected path"
+fi
+
 echo ""
 echo "================================"
 echo "Build complete! Artifacts in $DIST_DIR/"