macOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy.
MacOS Catalina Patcher lets you install macOS Catalina on Mac computers that are no longer officially supported. It can help you create a bootable USB drive that can be used to install macOS Catalina on Mac computers older than mid 2012. If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Big Sur will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. Apple could always release a future update to macOS 10.15 that prevents the unofficial Catalina Patcher from working, so bear in mind that this could turn out to be a time-limited hack.
Check compatibility
macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers:
MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later
iMac introduced in 2014 or later
iMac Pro
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
View the complete list of compatible computers.
If upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, macOS Big Sur requires 35.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, macOS Big Sur requires up to 44.5GB of available storage. To upgrade from OS X Mountain Lion, first upgrade to OS X El Capitan, then upgrade to macOS Big Sur.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS Big Sur
If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App Store: Get macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.
Begin installation
After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Stay up to date
After installing macOS Big Sur, you will be notified when updates to macOS Big Sur are available. You can also use Software Update to check for updates: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or get macOS Big Sur automatically
If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Big Sur will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A notification will inform you when macOS Big Sur is ready to be installed. Click Install to get started, or dismiss the notification to install later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Big Sur from your Applications folder.
Learn more
- If the installer shows a list of apps that are not optimized for your Mac, learn about 32-bit app compatibility, then choose whether to proceed with the installation.
- For the strongest security and latest features, upgrade to macOS Big Sur. If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Big Sur, you might be able to install an earlier macOS.
- You can also use macOS Recovery to reinstall the macOS you're using now, upgrade to the latest compatible macOS, or install the macOS that came with your Mac.
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Updates: Week of October 27, 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 16.31 - Office suite including: Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Outlook
VirusBarrier Scanner 1.1.4 - Intego's malware scanner
CopyLess 2.13.1 - Clipboard manager
Twitter 8.2 - Twitter's client for Mac
Hogwasher 5.23 - Usenet client
Steam v020 1572467257 - Buy games and connect to other players
Cyberduck 7.1.2 - FTP client
Borderlands 3 - First Person Shooter
BBEdit 13.0.2 - It doesn't suck
Music 1.0.1 - Apple's mp3 player
- Doesn't seem any snappier than the music player in iTunes- Search is even more pathetic
- Command-L is now useless
- After you open an album and select a song then push the back button it takes you to the top of the playlist
- Album Artwork Screensaver still doesn't work
TableEdit 1.4.3 - Simple spreadsheet application
Tor 9.0 - The privacy browser
ARK: Survival Evolved 300.1 - Multiplayer survival game
The Elder Scrolls Online 5.2.6 - Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Rocket League 1.69 - Driving meets soccer
GarageSale 8.0 - Create auctions for eBay
cTivo 3.4.0 - Download shows from your TiVo
qBittorrent 4.1.9 - BitTorrent client
iFinance 4.5.28 - Personal finance application
Plex Media Server 1.18.1 - Media server
Cisdem PDF Converter OCR 7.1.0 - Convert PDF to text, Word, ePub etc.
Transmit 5.6.1 - FTP client
Spotify 1.1.18.611 - Streaming music
ForkLift 3.3.7 - FTP client and file manager
Beyond Compare 4.3.1 - Compare files and folders (now 64-bit)
Free Ruler 2.0.3 - Screen ruler (now 64-bit)
Prefs Editor 1.2.5 - Edit application and system preferences
uBlock Origin 1.23.0 - Content blocker (reason enough to switch to Firefox or Chrome)
Audio Hijack 3.6.2 - Record audio from any application
Pixelmator Pro 1.5.1 - Image editor
Photoshop CC 20.0.7 - Image editor
Updates: Week of October 20, 2019Ecamm Live 3.2.3 - Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch and Periscope production
CADintosh 8.5 - 2D CAD program
Swinsian 2.2.2 - mp3 player
XAMPP 7.3.10 - Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl
League of Legends 9.21 - Multiplayer Online Battle Arena
StarCraft II 4.10.4 - Blizzard's online game of strategy
ConceptDraw Diagram 13.0.0.302 - Charts and diagrams
ConceptDraw MindMap 11.0.0.128 - Mindmapping software
ConceptDraw Project 10.0.0.18 - Project management
OmniGraffle 7.11.5 - Charts and diagrams
Wireshark 3.0.6 - Network protocol analyzer
Mellel 4.2.5 - Word processor
Thunderbird 68.2.0 - Email client
Grammarian PRO3 X 3.0 - Grammar checker
IShowU Instant 1.3.0 - Screen recorder
Default Folder X 5.4.1 - Enhance Open and Save dialogs
Apple Remote Desktop 3.9.3 - Manage the Macs on your network
Chac 2.8.2 - Mayan calendar
Sketch 59.1 - Vector graphics and design
SwitchResX 4.9.1 - Automatically change resolutions
MacPorts 2.6.2 - Package manager
Shotcut 19.10 - Free, open source, cross-platform video editor
Total War: SHOGUN 2 1.5 - Strategy game (now 64-bit)
Onyx 3.7.0 - Maintenance tool for Catalina
Booxter 2.8 - Book collection manager
Smultron 12.0.3 - Text editor
Updates: Week of October 13, 2019WeatherTracker 1.7.4 - Monitor the weather on your roof
iTrash 5.0.1 - Delete applications and their related files
Geekbench 5.0.3 - Benchmark utility
OmniFocus 3.4.3 - Task manager
Calibre 4.2.0 - eBook editor and manager
LINE 5.19.1 - Video calls and messenger
Viber 11.7.0 - Messenger with video calls
Carbon Copy Cloner 5.1.13 - Backup utility
FreeFileSync 10.17 - Folder comparison and synchronization
India Ink 1.9 - Photoshop plug-in to convert color images to black-and-white halftones
Filter Forge 8.006 - Photoshop plug-in with an array of filters, effects and more
Draw 8.0 - Photoshop plug-in and application to turn your photos into drawings
AirBrush 7.0 - Photoshop plug-in and application to turn your photos into airbrush paintings
Charcoal 4.0 - Photoshop plug-in and application to turn your photos into charcoal drawings
Call Recorder 3.0.3 - Record Skype video and audio
Swift Publisher 5.5.1 - Page layout
World of Tanks Blitz 6.4 - Multiplayer tank game
Dota 2 7.22h - Multiplayer Online Battle Arena
Battle.net 1.15.5 - Blizzard's game manager
Heroes of the Storm 2.48.2 - Multiplayer Online Battle Arena
VirtualBox 6.0.14 - Run another OS along with macOS
SketchUp 19.3 - 3D modeling
TinkerTool 7.42 - System tweaker
DEVONagent 3.11.2 - Web search assistant
Zoom 4.5.5 - Video conferencing program
TeXShop 4.43 - Front end to TeX and LaTeX
EtreCheck Pro 6.1.3 - Identify problems and remove adware
Deezer 4.17.10 - Streaming music
Banktivity 7.3.2 - Personal finance program
Stella 6.0.2 - Atari 2600 emulator
CotEditor 3.8.3 - Text editor
Ableton Live 10.1.3 - Digital Audio Workstation
GyazMail 1.6.1 - Email client (now 64-bit)
Posterino 3.6.4 - Turn your pictures into a collage
A Better Finder Rename 10.46 - Batch rename files and folders
iOS 13.1.3 - Update for your iPhone 6s or later
iPadOS 13.1.3 - Update for your iPad
Fortnite Chapter 2 - Epic's Battle Royale
OpenSSH 8.1p1 - Remote operations using ssh, scp, and sftp
Homebrew 2.1.15 - Package manager
CLIX 2.4.0.0 - Learn to fish
VirusBarrier 10.9.21 - Malware scanner
ClamXAV 3.0.14 - Malware scanner
Guild Wars 2 build 99,835 - Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Hearthstone 15.4 - Online strategy card game
BibDesk 1.7.2 - Bibliography manager
ScummVM 2.1 - Run classic graphical point-and-click adventure games
Scrivener 3.1.4 - Word processor for writers
iClip 5.5.1 - Clipboard manager
Amadeus 2.6.2 - Audio editor
Screenflick 2.7.45 - Screen recorder
X Lossless Decoder 20191004 - Audio encoder/converter
Dupin 3.0 - Manage duplicate tracks in the Music.app
Find Album Artwork with Google 4.0 - If you automate adding artwork to your mp3's, you aren't doing it right
Updates: Week of October 6, 2019Find Any File 2.0 (now 64-bit) - Search your Mac
Final Cut Pro 10.4.7 - Apple's video editor
Motion 5.4.5 - Create motion graphics for video effects
Compressor 4.4.5 - Video and audio media compression
iMovie 10.1.13 - Apple's video editor
Logic Pro X 10.4.7 - Apple's music production software
GarageBand 10.3.3 - Apple's music creation studio
Updates: Week of September 30, 2019DEVONthink 3.0.1 - Store and organize your notes and files
Affinity Photo 1.7.3 - Photo editing software
Affinity Designer 1.7.3 - Vector graphic design software
Affinity Publisher 1.7.3 - Page layout program
Stellarium 0.19.2 - Planetarium
Skim 1.5.3 - PDF reader
SQLEditor 3.6.2 - Create graphical SQL databases
BOINC 7.16.3 - Client for various distributed computing projects
LaunchBar 6.12 - Launcher
XtraFinder 1.5.1 - Tabs, colorful icons in the Sidebar etc.
TextMate 2.0 - Text editor
Updates: Week of September 22, 2019Amazon Music 7.8.3 - Amazon's streaming music player
Virtual ][ 9.2 - Apple ][ emulator
Basilisk II 1.0 (2019-09-08) - Run System 7.x thru Mac OS 8.1 (64-bit)
SheepShaver 2.5 (2019-09-08) - Run System 7.5.2 thru Mac OS 9.0.4 (64-bit)
ExpressVPN 7.5.0 - VPN service
TimeMachineEditor 5.0.8 - Change the backup interval of Time Machine
Twitterrific 5.4.3 - Twitter client
SDLMAME 0.214 - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
Cookie 6.0.2 - Cookie manager for Safari, Chrome, Firefox etc.
4D 17.3 - Database and application development tool
Valentina 9.6.1 - Database, database manager and server
Coinbase 6.14.0 - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin exchange
VNC Server 6.6.0 - Server for VNC Connect
VNC Viewer 6.19.943 - VNC client for VNC Connect
EagleFiler 1.8.10 - Store and organizer your notes, images, documents etc.
Quicken 2019 5.12.5 - Online personal finance service
Vivaldi 2.8.1664.40 - Web browser
Lingon X 7.4.2 - Schedule launching of programs and scripts
FontAgent 9.5.1 - Font manager
HoudahSpot 5.0.9 - Search your Mac
Paparazzi! 1.0b11 - Web page screenshots
World of Warcraft 8.2.5 - Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Diablo III 2.6.6A - Blizzard's action role playing game
StarCraft 1.23.1 - Blizzard's classic game of strategy
Itsycal 0.12.1 - Menubar calendar
Coda 2.7.4 - Web editor
Skype 8.52 - Video calls
RazorSQL 8.4.7 - SQL editor and database administration tool
Latest Mac Os Update Catalina
ZOC Terminal 7.24.2 - Terminal program
BookMacster 2.9.15 - Cross-browser, multi-Mac bookmarks synchronization tool
Markster 2.9.15 - Keep your bookmarks in a central location on your Mac
Daylite 6.8 - CRM, project management
MacFamilyTree 9.0.9 - Genealogy program
WhatsApp 0.3.4679 - Messenger
OpenOffice 4.1.7 - Office suite
Mac Software Update Catalina
Backup and Sync 3.46 - Google Drive's Mac program
DiskCatalogMaker 7.5.6 - Catalog your disks
SubEthaEdit 5.1 - Collaborative text editor
iClock 5.5 - Multifunction Menubar clock
Mac Software Update Catalina
TrailRunner mini 3.6.7648 - Route planning program
Mac Os Catalina Update Not Found
MacWise 19.3.7 - Terminal emulator