I have an iMac Late2015 desktop with16GB memory running Mac OS 12.7.6. I have to install new Microscoft program, but it requires MacOS 14 or later. How can I do this? Is it possible? thank you.
iMac 27″, macOS 12.7
You’re at the final version of macOS for that iMac 27” late 2015 model. There are no supported means to get newer macOS that far back.
You can use LibreOffice, or (existing installs of) Apple’s Pages, Numbers and Keynote, or such, as these can read or write most Microsoft documents. Google Docs (probably with Firefox) and other options can exist, as well. LibreOffice supports as far back as macOS 11, Apple’s tools will already need to already be in your purchase history, and can then be (re)downloaded.
Or replace that iMac with a newer or new Mac capable of running the three most recent macOS versions, if you want and need Microsoft apps.
In 2026, you’d want an Apple silicon Mac, probably M2 or newer.
You’re at the final version of macOS for that iMac 27” late 2015 model. There are no supported means to get newer macOS that far back.
You can use LibreOffice, or (existing installs of) Apple’s Pages, Numbers and Keynote, or such, as these can read or write most Microsoft documents. Google Docs (probably with Firefox) and other options can exist, as well. LibreOffice supports as far back as macOS 11, Apple’s tools will already need to already be in your purchase history, and can then be (re)downloaded.
Or replace that iMac with a newer or new Mac capable of running the three most recent macOS versions, if you want and need Microsoft apps.
In 2026, you’d want an Apple silicon Mac, probably M2 or newer.
Nope!
macOS Monterey 12 is the highest version that a 2015 iMac can run.
You must have a later year model Mac to run macOS Sonoma, Sequoia or Tahoe.
Thank you Mr. Hoffman-your reply confirms what I feared; but I wanted to hear from an expert. I have used Apple's Pages as a substitute. Thanks again I appreciate it.
Thank you den.thed- I appreciate your response. Planned obsolescence, alas!
You're welcome.
Updating a late 2015 iMac to MacOS 14
