How can I upgrade my MacBook Pro to the latest macOS version?

Whether and how far you can upgrade the operating system on your MacBook Pro depends on its hardware model year ( > About This Mac).

If your MacBook Pro has a model year of

• Mid 2012 through Early 2013 – Catalina is the end of the line.
• Late 2013 through Mid 2014 – Big Sur is the end of the line.
• Early 2015 through 2016 – Monterey is the end of the line.
• 2017 – Ventura is the end of the line.
• 2018 or later – You can upgrade to Sequoia (the latest version of macOS).

macOS Sequoia is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

The last version of macOS Catalina is 10.15.7 released in 2020.

To get that latest update, click System Preferences > Software Update to download and install any available updates.

Optionally you may download the Catalina 10.15.7 installer from the App Store here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314

This download will deposit an installer application in your Applications folder. Double-click that to run it.

Exactly which model year is your MacBook Pro. If 2012 or earlier, then macOS 10.15.7 is as far as it can be updated.

Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and if your MacBook Pro is a 2013 or newer model, then on the download link for a higher OS.

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