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How to upgrade MacOs to and older version desktop?

I am trying to install a new program, but it don't let me because I have an older version software and can not find a right MacOs version available for my desktop


iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 27, 2024 9:35 AM

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Jan 27, 2024 9:43 AM in response to jlgt_74

What's the model year of your iMac? The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

An early 2009 iMac can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version 

A late 2009 through mid 2011 iMac can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. 

A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. 

A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. 

A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. 

A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. 

For all of the above, see instructions in: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support  

A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support


Also be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

or

 https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

How to upgrade MacOs to and older version desktop?

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