How to download macOS

If you’re having difficulty getting the links to work, try again using Safari. It’s in your Applications folder.

If you need more storage space to download or install, learn how to free up storage space.

If the macOS that you want isn’t compatible with your Mac or the currently installed macOS, the installer will let you know, and the App Store might prevent you from downloading it. For example, it might dim the Get button, say that the macOS is not compatible with this device, or say that the requested version of macOS is not available.

Learn what to do if you get an error message saying that an error occurred while downloading, preparing, or installing, or that the installer is damaged or could not be verified.

Other ways to update or upgrade macOS include using macOS Recovery or using a bootable installer.