2016 · No longer updated

Download macOS Sierra 10.12

The first release under the ‘macOS’ name. Sierra brought Siri to the Mac. Apple offers it as a direct disk image download.

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Version: 10.12
Released: 20 September 2016
Latest build: 10.12.6
Processors: Intel

How to get macOS Sierra 10.12

Direct download from Apple (.dmg)

Apple-hosted disk image. Open it and run the .pkg inside to put “Install macOS Sierra” in your Applications folder. If the link fails, try it in Safari.

Download .dmg from Apple

Source: updates-http.cdn-apple.com (Apple)

Compatible Macs

MacBook (Late 2009 and later), MacBook Air (2010 and later), MacBook Pro (2010 and later), Mac mini (2010 and later), iMac (Late 2009 and later), Mac Pro (2010 and later).

Not sure which Mac you have? See which macOS your Mac can run.

Get help from Apple

Apple Support Communities: Earlier Operating SystemsApple's official user forum for macOS Sierra and other macOS versions before Sequoia.discussions.apple.comApple: How to download and install macOSApple's guide to the App Store, disk image and Terminal download methods, with compatibility rules.support.apple.com

Make a bootable USB installer

Once Install macOS Sierra.app is in your Applications folder, plug in a USB drive named MyVolume (it will be erased) and run:

sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app

Full walkthrough: How to create a bootable macOS USB installer.

What's new in macOS Sierra

Renamed from OS X to macOS
Siri on the Mac
Universal Clipboard and Auto Unlock with Apple Watch
Apple Pay on the web

Questions

Can I still download macOS Sierra 10.12 from Apple?

Yes. Apple still offers macOS Sierra 10.12 for free. The download methods above all link to Apple's own servers or the Mac App Store.

What is the latest version of macOS Sierra 10.12?

The final or latest build is 10.12.6, according to Apple's version list.

Which Macs can run macOS Sierra 10.12?

MacBook (Late 2009 and later), MacBook Air (2010 and later), MacBook Pro (2010 and later), Mac mini (2010 and later), iMac (Late 2009 and later), Mac Pro (2010 and later).