macOS Monterey 12.7 (21G816) Boot ISO original bootable image
The macOS software package downloaded from this site can be dragged and dropped to Applications for direct installation, a bootable USB disk can be created for installation, or the installation can be started in a virtual machine. Creating bootable media in Windows and Linux is also supported.
On September 22, 2023, Apple released important security fixes for older systems such as macOS and iOS , which are recommended for all users.
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Application scenarios
The bootable ISO image of macOS Monterey 12 is based on Apple's original App. It can be used for virtual machine installation. It can be dragged to Applications and directly double-clicked for installation. You can also create a bootable USB disk for installation.
Hardware compatibility list
- Learn more about MacBook early 2016 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about MacBook Air early 2015 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about MacBook Pro early 2015 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about Mac mini late 2014 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about iMac late 2015 and subsequent models >
- iMac Pro 2017 and later
- Learn more about Mac Pro late 2013 and subsequent models >
If your Mac is not on the compatibility list, see: Installing macOS Monterey 12 on an unsupported Mac
Applicable VMware software download link
It is recommended to run on the following versions of VMware software:
- Server：VMware ESXi 8.0 or with driver & vCenter Server 8.0，ESXi 7.0 or with driver & vCenter Server 7.0
- macOS：VMware Fusion 13
- Linux：VMware Workstation 17 for Linux
- Windows：VMware Workstation 17 for Windows
Advantages of ISO images
Compared with the officially released pkg image (there is also an ipsw image, but only applicable to Apple chips), and the dmg image produced by a third party, the ISO format has the following advantages:
- You can directly drag and drop it to the Applications directory for upgrade and installation without administrator permissions.
- You can directly double-click to mount, execute the command to write to a USB storage device or other volume, and then start a new installation (no need to drag and drop to the "Applications" directory)
- Virtual machine installation can be started directly, and the media itself is a bootable image.
- Can write to USB storage devices and create USB bootable installation media under Windows and Linux
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A bootable image can be installed or upgraded directly, or it can be started on a virtual machine for installation.
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- macOS Monterey 12.5 (21G72) - 2022.07.20
- macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F79) – 2022.05.16
- macOS Monterey 12.3.1 (21E258) – 2022.03.31
- macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230) – 2022.03.14
- macOS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) – 2022.02.10
- macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D49) – 2022.01.26
- macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52) – 2021.12.12
- macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559) – 2021.10.25
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