2011 · No longer updated

Download OS X Lion 10.7

The first Mac OS sold as a download from the Mac App Store. Lion added Mission Control, Launchpad and the Recovery partition, and removed Rosetta for PowerPC apps.

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Version: 10.7
Released: 20 July 2011
Latest build: 10.7.5
Processors: Intel

How to get OS X Lion 10.7

Direct download from Apple (.dmg)

Apple-hosted disk image, free since 2021.

Download .dmg from Apple

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

Compatible Macs

Intel Macs with a Core 2 Duo, Core i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and at least 2 GB of RAM.

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Get help from Apple

Apple Support Communities: Earlier Operating SystemsApple's official user forum for OS X Lion 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.comApple: Mac OS X Lion InstallerApple's own support page for the OS X Lion installer.support.apple.com

What's new in OS X Lion

Distributed through the Mac App Store
Mission Control and Launchpad
Built-in Recovery partition
Rosetta removed, so PowerPC apps no longer run

Questions

Can I still download OS X Lion 10.7 from Apple?

Yes. Apple still offers OS X Lion 10.7 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 Lion 10.7?

The final or latest build is 10.7.5, according to Apple's version list.

Which Macs can run OS X Lion 10.7?

Intel Macs with a Core 2 Duo, Core i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and at least 2 GB of RAM.