Navicat Premium 17.3.12 on Mac

If you've used any of the Navicat family apps, Premium is the one that bundles them together. Instead of juggling separate tools for MySQL, SQLite, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, you get one interface for design, management, and maintenance. That's handy when you work across different database types for coursework or side projects.

Before you grab the navicat premium 17 mac crack, check your system. It needs macOS 11 or later, and it runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon machines. So whether you're on an older Intel MacBook or a newer M2 Air, you're covered. The app supports stored procedures, events, triggers, functions, and views across MySQL, SQLite, Oracle, and PostgreSQL — enough depth for real database work.

Beyond the basics, there's a query builder, a database search tool, data synchronization, and a job scheduler for batch tasks. You also get business intelligence tools and security configuration for access rights. SSH Tunnel support means you can connect securely to remote servers without extra setup.

Version 17.3.8 is the current release, with bug fixes and polish. It's a solid pick if you want one app that handles multiple databases without switching between tools.

Moving data between MySQL and PostgreSQL: a real workflow

Say you've got a MySQL database holding customer records and you need to move that data into a PostgreSQL setup for a new reporting system. With Navicat Premium, you can do this without exporting to CSV first or writing migration scripts.

1. Open Navicat Premium and create connections to both your MySQL and PostgreSQL servers. The connection window lets you enter host, port, credentials, and any SSH Tunnel details if the servers are remote.
2. Browse to the MySQL database in the left panel, right-click it, and choose Data Transfer. This opens a wizard where you pick the source and target connections.
3. Select your PostgreSQL database as the destination. Navicat Premium maps the data types automatically — you can review and tweak the mapping before the transfer starts.
4. Hit Start. The app handles the migration, including indexes and constraints where supported. You can watch the progress in a log panel.

That's the whole thing. No intermediate files, no manual schema creation. The same method works for MySQL to Oracle, PostgreSQL to SQLite, and other combinations. I've used it to move a small product catalogue between MySQL and PostgreSQL for a uni project — took under a minute once the connections were set.

Scenario: a freelance database engineer juggling client environments

Laura works freelance for small businesses that use different database systems. One client runs their e-commerce site on MySQL, another uses SQL Server for inventory, and a third has an Oracle database for financial records. Before Navicat Premium, she kept three different database clients installed and had to switch between them constantly.

With Premium, she connects all three databases in one window. She can open a SQL console for each, run queries side by side, and compare results without tabbing out of one app into another. The query builder helps when a client asks for a report — she can build the SQL visually instead of typing joins from memory. For the client who needs monthly backups, she set up a scheduled job that runs overnight using the job scheduler. The backup tool works with MySQL InnoDB, which is what that client uses.

Laura also uses the import/export wizard regularly. One client sends inventory updates as XLS files; she imports them straight into their SQL Server database. Another client needs data exported as XML for a third-party system. She does both from the same interface, without touching command-line tools.

SSH tunnel connection failures

Connection fails with an SSH Tunnel. Make sure the remote server allows SSH connections on port 22 (or whatever custom port you set). In the connection settings, double-check the authentication method — key-based auth needs the private key file path, while password auth needs the correct credentials. Also confirm the local network isn't blocking outbound SSH.

Data transfer stops halfway. This often happens when the source or target database has a table lock. Close any other tools that might hold an open transaction on the same tables. If you're transferring large tables, try splitting the job by selecting fewer tables at a time in the Data Transfer wizard.

Import wizard doesn't recognise the file format. Navicat Premium supports XLS, CSV, TXT, DBF, and XML for import. If your file has a different extension, rename it to one of these and try again. For CSV files, check that the delimiter and encoding match what the wizard expects — Unicode support is there, but the file itself needs to be saved with the correct encoding.

Gatekeeper blocks the app after installation. The install steps include mounting the disk image, running the Open Gatekeeper friendly command, and pressing Enter in Terminal to bypass Gatekeeper. If a sign-in window appears, close it. After that, drag the app into the Applications folder as normal.

Searching all objects across a connection

The database search tool lets you search across all objects in a connection — tables, views, stored procedures, everything. Type part of a column name or a string value, and it shows you where that appears. Useful when you inherit a database with hundreds of tables and need to find where customer_email is stored.

The SQL Minifier compresses your SQL queries by removing unnecessary whitespace and comments. Handy if you're sharing queries in a chat or pasting them into a form with character limits.

The ER data model visualises your database structure as entity-relationship diagrams. You can drag tables around, see foreign key connections, and export the diagram. Good for documentation or for figuring out how an unfamiliar schema fits together.

The report wizard lets you build printable reports from your database data without writing code. Pick a table or a query, choose fields, and the wizard generates a formatted report. You can save the report design and run it again later with updated data.

Navicat Premium lets you manage multiple database systems from a single, unified Mac interface. The build is ready for both ARM and Intel Macs, so it works on any machine running macOS 11 or later.

• Version 17.3.8 released for macOS
• Bug fixes and improvements

• macOS 11 or later
• Intel or Apple Silicon

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