Upgrade to macOS Catalina
Before installing this upgrade, make sure that your Mac is ready.
Check compatibility
macOS Catalina will support most Mac models introduced in 2012 or later, and you can upgrade directly from OS X Mavericks or later.
View all compatible models
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s important to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available.
How to back up your Mac
Free up space
Your Mac needs 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.
Free up storage space
Download macOS Catalina
If you’re using macOS Mojave, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update where you’ll find the upgrade. If you’re using an earlier macOS, use the App Store instead.
Learn how to download and install macOS CatalinaGet to know macOS Catalina
Learn about all of its new features.
Sidecar
With Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a second display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop. You can also use Apple Pencil to draw and sketch on your iPad while seeing the updates live on your Mac.
Screen Time
Use Screen Time to monitor usage, schedule downtime, and set limits for apps and websites on your Mac and other devices.
Find My
The new Find My app combines Find My iPhone and Find My Friends into a single, easy-to-use app that’s now available on the Mac. Use it to locate your friends and family, share your location, and find missing devices—even if they’re offline.
Set up Find My
Voice Control
Navigate and interact with your Mac using only your voice instead of a traditional input device.
Learn about Voice Control
Take a tour of what's new in macOS Catalina
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