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Download OS X El Capitan 10.11
A refinement release that added Split View and System Integrity Protection. It's the final version for many 2007–2009 Macs.
- Version
- 10.11
- Released
- 30 September 2015
- Latest build
- 10.11.6
- Processors
- Intel
How to get OS X El Capitan 10.11
Direct download from Apple (.dmg)
Apple-hosted disk image. Open it and run InstallMacOSX.pkg to put “Install OS X El Capitan” in Applications.
Download .dmg from AppleSource: updates-http.cdn-apple.com (Apple)
Compatible Macs
iMac (Mid 2007 and later), MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, Early 2009 and later), MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 and later), MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later), Mac mini (Early 2009 and later), Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later), Xserve (Early 2009).
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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 OS X El Capitan.app is in your Applications folder, plug in a USB drive named MyVolume (it will be erased) and run:
sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.appFull walkthrough: How to create a bootable macOS USB installer.
What's new in OS X El Capitan
- Split View full-screen apps
- System Integrity Protection (SIP)
- Metal graphics on the Mac
Questions
Can I still download OS X El Capitan 10.11 from Apple?
Yes. Apple still offers OS X El Capitan 10.11 for free. The download methods above all link to Apple's own servers or the Mac App Store.
What is the latest version of OS X El Capitan 10.11?
The final or latest build is 10.11.6, according to Apple's version list.
Which Macs can run OS X El Capitan 10.11?
iMac (Mid 2007 and later), MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, Early 2009 and later), MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 and later), MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later), Mac mini (Early 2009 and later), Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later), Xserve (Early 2009).