How to Free Download Latest macOS, OS X, & Mac OS X Installers

If you want to update or downgrade a Mac, create a bootable installer for Mac, or install an older system, you may wonder where you can download the installer for the latest or older Mac OS versions. In this guide, we'll cover several ways to get a Mac OS free download full version.

If you're looking to download macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, or macOS High Sierra installers, use iBoysoft DiskGeeker with the following steps: (This macOS downloader also allows you to create bootable USB installers for macOS.)

Step 1: Free download, install, and launch iBoysoft DiskGeeker.

Step 2: Select an internal partition on your Mac and click Download Image.

Step 3: Choose the macOS installer you want to download and click Get.

﹡ Note that the macOS installer is in the .dmg format. If you want to access the app installer, double-click to mount the macOS DMG file, then copy and paste the installer to the Applications folder.

If you wish to create a bootable USB for macOS, plug in an external drive that's backed up and take the steps below instead:

Download macOS installer directly (15 Sequoia ~ 10.12 Sierra)

Since the release of macOS Sierra in 2016, Apple has changed the name of its Mac operating system from OS X to macOS. This section will help you download all macOS versions directly, including the latest macOS 15 Sequoia to macOS 10.12 Sierra installer. Note that we'll only list the currently available installers.

Download macOS Sequoia installer - macOS free download full version

macOS 15 Sequoia is the latest stable macOS version. It introduced Apple Intelligence for AI-powered features like smarter Siri and Writing Tools, plus iPhone Mirroring for seamless device integration.

Download macOS Sonoma installer

Released September 26, 2023, macOS 14 Sonoma added interactive widgets to the desktop and introduced Game Mode and enhanced video conferencing tools.  

Download macOS Ventura installer

Released October 24, 2022, macOS 13 Ventura added Stage Manager for window organization and Passkeys for secure logins without passwords.

Download macOS Monterey installer

Released October 25, 2021, macOS 12 Monterey introduced Universal Control for cross-device workflows and brought Focus modes to the Mac.

Apple has stopped supporting macOS Monterey and earlier. Although its final version is 12.7.6, Apple has pulled the installer for this version and left 12.7.4 as the newest version available.

Download macOS Big Sur installer

Released November 12, 2020, macOS 11 Big Sur featured a major UI overhaul, Control Center, and native support for Apple's M1 chips.

 Download macOS Catalina installer

Released October 7, 2019, macOS 10.15 Catalina replaced iTunes with standalone media apps and added Sidecar for iPad second-screen support.

Here are the links to download macOS Catalina installer:

macOS Catalina 10.15.7 installer download (MediaFire)

macOS Catalina 10.15.7 installer download (Mega)

macOS Catalina installer download (Google Drive) (Password: Geekrar.com)

To create a macOS Catalina DMG file yourself, read: How to Download or Create macOS Catalina 10.15.7 DMG File?

Download macOS Mojave installer

Released September 24, 2018, macOS 10.14 Mojave brought Dark Mode, dynamic wallpapers, and iOS-inspired apps like News and Stocks.

Here's how to download the macOS Mojave installer:

macOS Mojave installer download (archive.org)

macOS Mojave installer download link 2 (archive.org)

macOS Mojave installer download link 3 (Mega)

≫≫≫ Also read: Download/Create macOS Mojave 10.14.6 DMG File Without App Store

Download macOS High Sierra installer

Released September 25, 2017, macOS 10.13 High Sierra introduced the APFS file system and Metal 2, prioritizing under-the-hood upgrades.

You can download macOS High Sierra full installers from the links below:

macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 full installer download (Google Drive)

Download Install macOS High Sierra.zip (archive.org)

≫≫≫ Also read: How to Download macOS High Sierra DMG Full Installer?

Download macOS Sierra installer

Released September 20, 2016, macOS 10.12 Sierra rebranded the OS and added Siri, Apple Pay on the web, and Universal Clipboard.

macOS Sierra installer download (Apple's server)

macOS Sierra installer download 2 (archive.org)

≫≫≫ Also read: macOS 10.12 Sierra Download: DMG & ISO Full Installer

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Download OS X installer directly (10.11 El Capitan ~ 10.8 Mountain Lion)

With the release of OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) in 2012, Apple dropped "Mac" from the name, simplifying it to OS X. This section will list the installers for all OS X versions.

Download OS X El Capitan installer

Released September 30, 2015, OS X 10.11 El Capitan focused on speed and Metal graphics, while adding Split View for multitasking.

OS X El Capitan full installer download (Apple's server)

OS X 10.11 El Capitan installer download (archive.org)

Download OS X Yosemite installer

Released October 16, 2014, OS X 10.10 Yosemite featured a flat iOS 7-style redesign and introduced Handoff for seamless device switching. Here's how to download OS X Yosemite installer:

OS X 10.10 Yosemite installer download (Apple's server)

Download Install OS X Yosemite.app (archive.org)

Download OS X Mavericks installer

Released October 22, 2013, OS X 10.9 Mavericks introduced Finder Tabs, App Nap for efficiency, and was the first free macOS update.

OS X Mavericks installer download (Apple's server)

OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 installer download (archive.org)

Check other download links: Free Download OS X Mavericks 10.9 ISO, DMG, Full Installer

Download OS X Mountain Lion installer

Released July 25, 2012, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion integrated iCloud deeply, added Notification Center, and replaced iChat with Messages.

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion installer download (Apple's server)

Install OS X Mountain Lion.app (arachive.org)

Get more information about Mountain Lion DMG & ISO file: Free Download Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Full Installer, DMG & ISO

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Download Mac OS X installer directly (10.7 Lion ~ 10.0 Cheetah)

Debuting in 2001 as Mac OS X, Apple's modern operating system highlighted its Unix foundation through the Roman numeral X, while distinguishing itself from classic Mac OS with its Aqua interface and Darwin core. If you need to download any Mac OS X installer, check the links below.

Download Mac OS X Lion installer

Released July 20, 2011, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion brought iOS-inspired features like Launchpad, Mission Control, and system-wide auto-save.

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion installer download (Apple's server)

Install Mac OS X Lion.app.zip download (archive.org)

Download Mac OS X Snow Leopard installer

Released August 28, 2009, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard focused on optimization, delivering 64-bit support and Grand Central Dispatch for multicore performance.

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard installer download

Download Mac OS X Leopard installer

Released October 26, 2007, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard introduced Time Machine backups, Spaces for virtual desktops, and a redesigned translucent menu bar.

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installer download

Download Mac OS X Tiger installer

Released April 29, 2005, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger debuted Spotlight search, Dashboard widgets, and later became the first version to support Intel Macs.

Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger installer download

Download Mac OS X Panther installer

Released October 24, 2003, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther added Exposé for window management, FileVault encryption, and fast user switching.

Mac OS X 10.3 Panther installer download

Download Mac OS X Jaguar installer

Released August 23, 2002, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar introduced Quartz Extreme for GPU acceleration, alongside new apps like Address Book and iChat.

Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar installer download

Download Mac OS X Puma installer

Released September 25, 2001, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma offered performance improvements, DVD playback support, and enhanced networking as a free update to Cheetah.

Mac OS X 10.1 Puma installer download

Download Mac OS X Cheetah installer

Released March 24, 2001, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah debuted the Aqua UI, Dock, and a Unix-based Darwin foundation as Apple's first modern operating system.

Mac OS X Cheetah installer download

Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah installer download

Download macOS installer from Mac App Store (15 Sequoia ~ 10.12 Sierra)

Alternatively, you can download macOS installers from the Mac App Store if your Mac is compatible with the OS version you want to download.

Click the link below to download the desired macOS version from the Mac App Store. After the download is complete, it will be in the Applications folder.

macOS 15 Sequoia

macOS 14 Sonoma

macOS 13 Ventura

macOS 12 Monterey

macOS 11 Big Sur

macOS 10.15 Catalina

macOS 10.14 Mojave

macOS 10.13 High Sierra

macOS 10.12 Sierra

Download macOS full installer from Terminal

If you can't download the macOS installer, try Terminal. It's the command-line interface of macOS and allows you to check, download, and install any compatible macOS version.