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Download macOS Sequoia 15

Sequoia added iPhone Mirroring and window tiling, and was the first release to support Apple Intelligence. It's the newest macOS that still has a Mac App Store listing.

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Version: 15
Released: 16 September 2024
Latest build: 15.8.1
Processors: Apple silicon & Intel

How to get macOS Sequoia 15

Mac App Store

Opens Apple's official App Store page. If the Get button is dimmed, your Mac isn't compatible.

Open in App Store

Full installer via Terminal

Downloads “Install macOS Sequoia” to Applications. Requires macOS Catalina or later to run.

softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 15.8.1

Compatible Macs

Apple silicon Macs, MacBook Pro (2018 and later), MacBook Air (2020 and later), iMac (2019 and later), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2018 and later), Mac Studio and Mac Pro (2019 and later).

Apple's full compatibility list for macOS Sequoia 15

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

Get help from Apple

Apple Support Communities: macOS SequoiaApple's official user forum for Sequoia. Search for your problem or ask a question.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 Sequoia.app is in your Applications folder, plug in a USB drive named MyVolume (it will be erased) and run:

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

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

What's new in macOS Sequoia

iPhone Mirroring: use your iPhone from your Mac
Built-in window tiling
New Passwords app
Apple Intelligence (from 15.1, on Apple silicon)

Questions

Can I still download macOS Sequoia 15 from Apple?

Yes. Apple still offers macOS Sequoia 15 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 Sequoia 15?

The final or latest build is 15.8.1, according to Apple's version list.

Which Macs can run macOS Sequoia 15?

Apple silicon Macs, MacBook Pro (2018 and later), MacBook Air (2020 and later), iMac (2019 and later), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2018 and later), Mac Studio and Mac Pro (2019 and later).