2021 · No longer updated
Download macOS Monterey 12
Monterey added Universal Control, Shortcuts and Focus modes. It's the newest macOS for 2015–2016 MacBook Pros and 2015 MacBook Airs.
- Version
- 12
- Released
- 25 October 2021
- Latest build
- 12.7.6
- Processors
- Apple silicon & Intel
How to get macOS Monterey 12
Mac App Store
Official Apple listing.
Open in App StoreFull installer via Terminal
Downloads “Install macOS Monterey” to Applications.
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 12.7.6Compatible Macs
MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), iMac Pro, Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later), and all Apple silicon Macs released before late 2022.
Apple's full compatibility list for macOS Monterey 12
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Get help from Apple
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.comMake a bootable USB installer
Once Install macOS Monterey.app is in your Applications folder, plug in a USB drive named MyVolume (it will be erased) and run:
sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolumeFull walkthrough: How to create a bootable macOS USB installer.
What's new in macOS Monterey
- Universal Control: one keyboard and mouse across Mac and iPad
- Shortcuts app comes to the Mac
- Focus modes and Live Text
- AirPlay to Mac
Questions
Can I still download macOS Monterey 12 from Apple?
Yes. Apple still offers macOS Monterey 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 Monterey 12?
The final or latest build is 12.7.6, according to Apple's version list.
Which Macs can run macOS Monterey 12?
MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), iMac Pro, Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later), and all Apple silicon Macs released before late 2022.