Where to Download Full macOS Installers (PKG or DMG)?

Where to Download Full macOS Installers?

Need to reinstall macOS or create a bootable USB? Here are the safest and most direct ways to download full macOS installers, from the latest versions to OS X Lion.

Installers from the Mac App Store

The following macOS versions are available from the App Store. Just click the link and press “Get” to download:

• macOS Tahoe 26.3
• macOS Sequoia 15
• macOS Sonoma 14
• macOS Ventura 13
• macOS Monterey 12
• macOS Big Sur 11
• macOS Catalina 10.15
• macOS Mojave 10.14
• macOS High Sierra 10.13
• macOS Sierra 10.12

Direct Download Links for Older Versions

Apple also offers .DMG installers for earlier macOS versions:

• macOS Lion 10.7
• macOS Mountain Lion 10.8
• OS X Yosemite 10.10
• OS X El Capitan 10.11
• macOS Sierra 10.12
• OS X Mavericks 10.9.5

Advanced Options

Advanced users can also try methods like softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer, InstallAssistant.pkg from Apple servers, or tools like MIST, MDS, and the installinstallmacos.py script by Greg Neagle.

For full documentation and official support, visit Apple Support: macOS Downloads.