

The oldest version of macOS for which there is a direct download link available is Yosemite. MacOS 10.10 Yosemite - direct download link What about OS X Mavericks? MacOS 10.11 El Capitan - direct download link MacOS 10.12 Sierra - direct download link

However, you can download Sierra, El Capitan, and Yosemite directly from Apple’s servers by using the links below. Versions of macOS prior to High Sierra are not available on the App Store. MacOS 10.13 High Sierra - Download here Direct download links In some cases, the link goes directly to a disk image (DMG) file, and the file will start downloading as soon as you click the link. In other cases, they point to a page on Apple’s website with a link to download the installer. In some cases, the link points to the Mac App Store, and you can download them just by pressing ‘Get’ on the App Store. To make it easier, we’ve listed the most recent versions of macOS below, along with links to their installers.īelow, we’ve listed the most recent versions of macOS along with links to their installers. Others are on Apple’s website, in various different places. Recent versions are available on the App Store, although you won’t find them just by searching the Store. There is no single ‘one-stop-shop' for old installers, unfortunately. Where does Apple keep old macOS installers What’s not so great is that they are not all in the one place and can be difficult to find.

Whatever, the reason it’s great to know that Apple keeps these installers available for download. Or perhaps you have an old Mac that you want to resurrect and use for something, but need to install a version of macOS that it can actually run. Or maybe your Mac just doesn’t run very well on it. It could be that you have installed the latest version and found that it’s not compatible with some critical applications that you run. There are a number of reasons you might need to download an older version of macOS. In this article, we’ll show you where to find Apple’s official installers for older versions of macOS. And for another group of Mac users, it’s sometimes necessary to downgrade macOS to a previous installer or to keep a bootable installer of an older version of macOS ready, just in case. But for some Mac users, upgrading isn’t wise or even possible. Most of us can’t wait to get our hands on the latest version of macOS as soon as it comes out every year. But to help you do it all by yourself, we’ve gathered our best ideas and solutions below.įeatures described in this article refer to the MacPaw site version of CleanMyMac X. So here's a tip for you: Download CleanMyMac to quickly solve some of the issues mentioned in this article.
