• OS X 10.9 or later

• 4GB of memory

• 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*

• Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

• Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

• MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

• MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

• Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

• iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

• iMac Pro (2017)

• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model

Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).

Supported by the following Mac models:

• MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

• MacBook Air (2018 or newer)

• iMac Pro

Requires a microphone (built-in or external).

Requires a broadband internet connection.

Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.

Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.

VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.

Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external), or USB video class (UVC) camera.

Audio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband Internet connection.

Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband Internet connection.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:

• MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

• iMac Pro (2017)

• Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR

Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:

• MacBook Air (2018 or newer)

• MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

Supported by the following Mac models:

• MacBook (2016 or newer)

• MacBook Air (2018 or newer)

• MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)

• Mac mini (2018 or newer)

• iMac (late 2015 or newer)

• iMac Pro (2017 or newer)

• Mac Pro (2019)

Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support:

• 12.9-inch iPad Pro

• 11-inch iPad Pro

• 10.5-inch iPad Pro

• 9.7-inch iPad Pro

• iPad (6th generation or later)

• iPad mini (5th generation)

• iPad Air (3rd generation)

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.

Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or an iPad with iPadOS.

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.

Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.

Requires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.

Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.

AirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.

AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.

Supported by the following Mac models:

• MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

• MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)

• Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

• iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

• iMac Pro (2017)

• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

Requires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.

Supports OS X 10.7 or later and Windows 7 or later.

Available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.

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