does High Sierra support 32 bit apps?

Posted on Mar 7, 2021 10:12 PM

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Lon3lyWanderer

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Posted on Mar 7, 2021 10:21 PM

Yes, macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra) supports 32-bit applications, and macOS 10.14.x (Mojave) also does.

Apple moved to 64-bit only in macOS 10.15.x (Catalina) and newer.

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Mar 7, 2021 10:21 PM in response to Bass Red

Yes, macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra) supports 32-bit applications, and macOS 10.14.x (Mojave) also does.

Apple moved to 64-bit only in macOS 10.15.x (Catalina) and newer.

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