Download macOS.

Download full macOS offline installers in PKG, DMG and IPSW formats, directly from Apple. Browse the latest and older releases, check compatibility, find the right version for your Mac, and create a bootable USB drive.

Latest release

macOS 27.2

Golden Gate

Download the full installer or restore firmware directly from Apple.

Build 26B123Released 26 October 2026

Check your Mac’s compatibility

Full installer

PKG · 17.81 GB

Install macOS or prepare a bootable USB.

Download PKG

Restore firmware

IPSW · 25.60 GB

For restoring an Apple silicon Mac.

Download IPSW

Both files are hosted by Apple.

Mac App Store downloadsDownload through Apple

macOS DMG installersDisk images for older releases

Create a macOS USB installerMake a bootable USB drive

macOS direct download links

Choose your macOS.

Tahoe

macOS 26.7.2

Build 25G332PKG 18.39 GB

Sequoia

macOS 15.8.2

Build 24H232PKG 15.66 GB

Sonoma

macOS 14.8.9

Build 23J631PKG 13.65 GB

Ventura

macOS 13.7.8

Build 22H730PKG 12.21 GB

No matching versions. Try a name such as Monterey.

Older releases

MAC COMPATIBILITY

Find the right macOS for your Mac.

Search your model to check macOS 27 support and find the newest version it can run.

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Which Mac do you have?

Select a search result to see its compatibility and download options.

Find the model name in Apple menu → About This Mac.

Download macOS from the App Store

Open the link on a compatible Mac to get the installer.

macOS Sequoia 15App Store ↗

macOS Sonoma 14App Store ↗

macOS Ventura 13App Store ↗

macOS Monterey 12App Store ↗

macOS Big Sur 11App Store ↗

macOS Catalina 10.15App Store ↗

macOS Mojave 10.14App Store ↗

macOS High Sierra 10.13App Store ↗

Download macOS DMG installers

Apple’s disk images for older releases. Open the DMG and its package to obtain the installer app.

Sierra 10.12Download DMG

El Capitan 10.11Download DMG Yosemite 10.10Download DMG Mountain Lion 10.8Download DMG Lion 10.7Download DMG

Create a macOS offline installer (USB)

Download the full installer, then choose the guide for the computer you’re using. Creating the installer erases the USB drive.

Create a USB installer on a MacApple’s createinstallmedia instructions ↗Create a USB installer on WindowsFollow the step-by-step guide ↗Prepare a bootable DMGConvert your macOS installer ↗

Which installer format do I need?

The available format depends on the release. Apple offers App Store downloads and browser downloads; a DMG or PKG may need to be opened on a compatible Mac to obtain the installer app. Read Apple's download guide ↗

How do I create a bootable USB installer?

Download the full installer first, then follow Apple's instructions for your chosen release. Preparing the USB drive erases its contents. Bootable installer instructions ↗

Can I install a newer macOS on an older Mac?

Use the newest version Apple lists as compatible with your exact model. Unofficial patching is separate from Apple's supported installation paths.