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macOS Catalina

Description

With macOS Catalina, you will fall even more in love with your Mac. Three completely new applications: Apple Music, Apple TV, and Podcasts. A brand-new Find My app that will help you locate a lost Mac. Your favorite iPad apps are now available on your Mac. The ability to use iPad as a second display for your Mac. No matter what you do, your Mac will exceed all of your expectations.

Apple Music

50 million songs available with an Apple Music subscription that you can download or stream online on your Mac.

iTunes Store, where you can purchase individual songs or complete albums directly on your Mac.

Your entire music collection โ€” everything you have purchased, downloaded, or imported from CDs โ€” is now housed in a beautifully redesigned library.

Apple TV

Purchase or rent the latest movies right on your Mac.

Start watching on one device and seamlessly continue on another, including Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and compatible smart TV models.

Podcasts

Find podcasts by title, topic, guest, host, or specific content directly on your Mac.

Subscribe to your favorite podcasts โ€” and new episodes will be downloaded automatically to your Mac.

Start listening to an episode on your Mac, then continue on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch wherever you go.

Sync and Backup

Sync your content, perform backups, update software, and restore devices through Finder whenever you connect an iPhone or iPad to your Mac.

App Store and Apple Arcade

One subscription โ€” access to more than 100 exciting new games with no ads and no additional in-app purchases on your Mac.

Discover new games, receive personalized recommendations, and browse curated collections from experts in the all-new Arcade tab in the App Store.

Play games across iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV seamlessly.

Mac Catalyst

With Mac Catalyst, developers can easily build apps for the Mac based on their existing iPad applications, bringing a wider selection of software to your desktop.

Sidecar

Expand your Mac workspace by connecting an iPad as a second display for enhanced productivity.

Open different applications on separate screens, display your canvas on the Mac, and place all your tools and palettes conveniently on the iPad.

Use Apple Pencil in professional creative applications on your Mac for precise drawing and editing.

Continuity Markup and Sketch

Create a sketch on your iPad or iPhone and instantly insert it into a document on your Mac.

Use your iPad or iPhone to sign PDF files and annotate screenshots that are stored on your Mac with ease.

Accessibility

The Voice Control feature allows you to operate your Mac using only your voice for complete hands-free control.

When you enable hover text, a dedicated window appears showing large, high-resolution text beneath your cursor on your Mac screen.

When you are using two displays, the Zoom Display feature lets you magnify the view on one of them for improved visibility.

Security

Applications that you use on your Mac are checked by Apple for known malicious software to keep your system protected.

New data protection mechanisms ensure that apps must request your explicit permission before accessing your personal data on the Mac.

Find My

A new, convenient app helps you locate all your devices and see where your friends and family members are at any moment.

You can track the location of your devices even when they are not connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network, which is especially useful for your Mac.

Activation Lock provides robust protection on Mac models equipped with the Apple T2 Security Chip to prevent unauthorized use.

Photos

A stunning, dynamic interface lets you experience your photographs and cherished memories in an entirely new and immersive way on your Mac.

Watch memory videos, set the duration, choose the mood, and customize the title to create the perfect recap of your moments.

Safari

The redesigned start page interface on your Mac displays sites from your browsing history, bookmarks, reading list, iCloud tabs, and even links that were sent to you in Messages.

Safari suggests strong passwords to help protect your online accounts and keep your credentials secure on your Mac.

Notes

In gallery view, your notes are displayed as clear, visual thumbnails that make browsing through them on your Mac much easier.

The improved search function finds text within scanned documents and recognizes objects in images stored in your notes on the Mac.

With the Shared Folders feature, you can grant other users access to all notes within a selected folder for seamless collaboration.

Reminders

With the new quick editing buttons, you can add a date, location, flag, attachment, and other helpful details to any reminder on your Mac. When you download macOS Catalina, the completely redesigned Reminders app on your Mac makes organizing tasks more intuitive. Catalina macOS brings a refined experience that transforms everyday productivity on your Mac with macos catalina download support.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is macOS Catalina free?
Please check the developer's website for current pricing information.
The download seems damaged or won't open?
If the disk image won't mount, right-click the .dmg and choose Open โ€” macOS Gatekeeper will then offer an override.
How do I install the app after downloading?
Mount the .dmg by double-clicking it, drag the application bundle into /Applications, then eject the disk image. For .pkg installers, double-click and follow the prompts.
Will this run on Apple Silicon (M1-M4)?
Check the Architecture line in the Specifications panel on this page. Universal binaries run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Intel-only builds run through Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs.
How do I update the app later?
Re-download the latest version from the catalogue, mount the new disk image, and drag-replace the application bundle in /Applications.
Can I request an app that isn't in the catalogue?
The catalogue is curated by a small editorial team. Request lists are accepted by community comment threads on each macOS release roundup.


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