MacOS is the operating system specially developed for Apple’s Mac computers, including MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini. The power of macOS is the user-friendly interface, powerful functions for multitasking, and the seamless integration in the Apple ecosystem.
The term macOS was introduced together in 2026 under the name ‘Sierra’. For this, the operating system is given the name ‘Os X’ and ‘Mac OS’ for the Mac. In this article we list the complete overview of all macOS versions for you and tell you which software you can install on your Mac.
Overview of all macOS versions
Below you will see the timeline of all macOS, OS X and Mac OS X versions in chronological order since the 2000s. Behind the name of the version you will find the launch date, the day you could have installed the software version on your Mac .
- MacOS 15 Sequoia â–¸ 16 September 2024
- MacOS 14 Sonoma â–¸ 26 September 26 2023
- MacOS 13 Ventura â–¸ 25 October 2022
- MacOS 12 Monterey â–¸ 25 October 2021
- MacOS 11 Big Sur â–¸ November 19, 2020
- MacOS 10.15 Catalina â–¸ 7 October 2019
- MacOS 10.14 MOJAVE â–¸ 24 September 2018
- MacOS 10.13 High Sierra â–¸ 25 September 2017
- MacOS 10.12 Sierra â–¸ 20 September 2016
- OS X 10.11 EL Capitan â–¸ 30 September 2015
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite â–¸ 16 October 2014
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks â–¸ October 22, 2013
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion â–¸ 25 July 2012
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion â–¸ 20 July 2011
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard â–¸ 28 August 2009
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard â–¸ 26 October 2007
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger â–¸ April 29, 2005
- Mac OS X 10.3 Panther â–¸ 24 October 2003
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar â–¸ 23 August 2002
- Mac OS X 10.1 PUMA â–¸ 25 September 2001
- Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah â–¸ 24 March 2001
Which operating system can my Mac use?
With the help of the steps and information below you can check which operating system your Mac can use. This way you can check whether your Mac can install the latest software version, or if it can no longer be updated. This overview decreases to macOS 10.8 Mountain Lion, which was released on July 25, 2012.
Find out mac model
Before you can check which macOS version you can install on your Mac, it is good to know which model you have in your possession. Follow the steps below to check your Mac version.
- Click on the  logo in the menu bar
- Choose ‘About this Mac’
- Check the model of your Mac and year
MacOS 15 Sequoia Support
- iMac (2019 and newer)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook Air (2020 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2018 and newer)
- Mac Mini (2018 and newer)
- Mac Pro (2019 and newer)
- Mac Studio (all models)
MacOS 14 Sonoma Support
- MacBook (2017 and newer)
- MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2018 and newer)
- Mac Mini (2018 and newer)
- iMac (2019 and newer)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (2019 and newer)
- Mac Studio (all models)
MacOS 13 Ventura Support
- MacBook (2017 and newer)
- MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2017 and newer)
- Mac Mini (2018 and newer)
- iMac (2017 and newer)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (2019 and newer)
- Mac Studio (all models)
MacOS 12 Monterey Support
- MacBook (2016 and newer)
- MacBook Air (2015 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2015 and newer)
- Mac Mini (2014 and later)
- iMac (2015 and newer)
- iMac Pro (2017 and newer)
- Mac Pro (2013 and newer)
- Mac Studio
MacOS 11 Big Sur Support
- MacBook (2015 and higher)
- MacBook Air (2013 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (2013 and newer)
- Mac Mini (2014 and newer)
- iMac (2014 and newer)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (2013 and newer)
MacOS 10.15 Catalina Support
- MacBook (2015 to 2017)
- MacBook Air (2012 to 2019)
- MacBook Pro (2012 to 2019)
- Mac Mini (2012 to 2018)
- iMac (2012 to 2019)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (2013)
MacOS 10.14 MOJAVE Support
- MacBook (2015 to 2017)
- MacBook Air (2012 to 2017)
- MacBook Pro (2012 to 2018)
- Mac Mini (2012 to 2018)
- iMac (2012 to 2017)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (2013, 2010 with Metal GPU)
MacOS 10.13 High Sierra Support
- MacBook (2009 to 2017)
- MacBook Air (2010 to 2017)
- MacBook Pro (2010 to 2017)
- Mac Mini (2010 to 2014)
- iMac (2009 to 2017)
- Mac Pro (2010 and 2013)
MacOS 10.12 Sierra Support
- MacBook (2009 to 2017)
- MacBook Air (2010 to 2017)
- MacBook Pro (2010 to 2015)
- Mac Mini (2010 to 2014)
- iMac (2009 to 2015)
- Mac Pro (2010 and 2013)
MacOS 10.11 EL Capitan Support
- MacBook (2008 to 2017)
- MacBook Air (2008 to 2015)
- MacBook Pro (2007 to 2015)
- Mac Mini (2009 to 2014)
- iMac (2007 to 2015)
- Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013)
MacOS 10.10 Yosemite Support
- MacBook (2008 to 2010)
- MacBook Air (2008 to 2013)
- MacBook Pro (2009 to 2014)
- Mac Mini (2009 to 2012)
- iMac (2007 to 2014)
- Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)
MacOS 10.9 Mavericks support
- MacBook (2008 to 2010)
- MacBook Air (2008 to 2013)
- MacBook Pro (2007 to 2013)
- Mac Mini (2009 to 2012)
- iMac (2007 to 2013)
- Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)
MacOS 10.8 Mountain Lion Support
- MacBook (2008 to 2010)
- MacBook Air (2008 to 2012)
- MacBook Pro (2007 to 2012)
- Mac Mini (2009 to 2011)
- iMac (2007 to 2011)
- Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)