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Download macOS High Sierra 10.13

High Sierra moved Macs to the APFS file system. It's the newest macOS for many 2009–2011 Macs.

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Version: 10.13
Released: 25 September 2017
Latest build: 10.13.6
Processors: Intel

How to get macOS High Sierra 10.13

Mac App Store

Official Apple listing.

Open in App Store

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

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

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

What's new in macOS High Sierra

Apple File System (APFS) becomes the default
HEVC (H.265) video support
Metal 2

Questions

Can I still download macOS High Sierra 10.13 from Apple?

Yes. Apple still offers macOS High Sierra 10.13 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 High Sierra 10.13?

The final or latest build is 10.13.6, according to Apple's version list.

Which Macs can run macOS High Sierra 10.13?

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).