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So, you’ve decided to download an older version of Mac OS X. There are many reasons that could point you to this radical decision. To begin with, some of your apps may not be working properly (or simply crash) on newer operating systems. Also, you may have noticed your Mac’s performance went down right after the last update. Finally, if you want to run a parallel copy of Mac OS X on a virtual machine, you too will need a working installation file of an older Mac OS X. Further down we’ll explain where to get one and what problems you may face down the road.

A list of all Mac OS X versions

We’ll be repeatedly referring to these Apple OS versions below, so it’s good to know the basic macOS timeline.

Cheetah 10.0	Puma 10.1	Jaguar 10.2
Panther 10.3	Tiger 10.4	Leopard 10.5
Snow Leopard 10.6	Lion 10.7	Mountain Lion 10.8
Mavericks 10.9	Yosemite 10.10	El Capitan 10.11
Sierra 10.12	High Sierra 10.13	Mojave 10.14
Catalina 10.15

STEP 1. Prepare your Mac for installation

Given your Mac isn’t new and is filled with data, you will probably need enough free space on your Mac. This includes not just space for the OS itself but also space for other applications and your user data. One more argument is that the free space on your disk translates into virtual memory so your apps have “fuel” to operate on. The chart below tells you how much free space is needed.

Note, that it is recommended that you install OS on a clean drive. Next, you will need enough disk space available, for example, to create Recovery Partition. Here are some ideas to free up space on your drive:

• Uninstall large unused apps
• Empty Trash Bin and Downloads
• Locate the biggest files on your computer:

Go to Finder > All My Files > Arrange by size
Then you can move your space hoggers onto an external drive or a cloud storage.
If you aren’t comfortable with cleaning the Mac manually, there are some nice automatic “room cleaners”. Our favorite is CleanMyMac as it’s most simple to use of all. It deletes system junk, old broken apps, and the rest of hidden junk on your drive.

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.4 - 10.8 (free version)

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STEP 2. Get a copy of Mac OS X download

Normally, it is assumed that updating OS is a one-way road. That’s why going back to a past Apple OS version is problematic. The main challenge is to download the OS installation file itself, because your Mac may already be running a newer version. If you succeed in downloading the OS installation, your next step is to create a bootable USB or DVD and then reinstall the OS on your computer.

How to download older Mac OS X versions via the App Store

If you once had purchased an old version of Mac OS X from the App Store, open it and go to the Purchased tab. There you’ll find all the installers you can download. However, it doesn’t always work that way. The purchased section lists only those operating systems that you had downloaded in the past. But here is the path to check it:

1. Click the App Store icon.
2. Click Purchases in the top menu.
3. Scroll down to find the preferred OS X version.
4. Click Download.

This method allows you to download Mavericks and Yosemite by logging with your Apple ID — only if you previously downloaded them from the Mac App Store.

Without App Store: Download Mac OS version as Apple Developer

If you are signed with an Apple Developer account, you can get access to products that are no longer listed on the App Store. If you desperately need a lower OS X version build, consider creating a new Developer account among other options. The membership cost is $99/year and provides a bunch of perks unavailable to ordinary users.

Nevertheless, keep in mind that if you visit developer.apple.com/downloads, you can only find 10.3-10.6 OS X operating systems there. Newer versions are not available because starting Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.7, the App Store has become the only source of updating Apple OS versions.

Purchase an older version of Mac operating system

You can purchase a boxed or email version of past Mac OS X directly from Apple. Both will cost you around $20. For the reason of being rather antiquated, Snow Leopard and earlier Apple versions can only be installed from DVD.

Buy a boxed edition of Snow Leopard 10.6
Get an email copy of Lion 10.7
Get an email copy of Mountain Lion 10.8

The email edition comes with a special download code you can use for the Mac App Store. Note, that to install the Lion or Mountain Lion, your Mac needs to be running Snow Leopard so you can install the newer OS on top of it.

How to get macOS El Capitan download

If you are wondering if you can run El Capitan on an older Mac, rejoice as it’s possible too. But before your Mac can run El Capitan it has to be updated to OS X 10.6.8. So, here are main steps you should take:

1. Install Snow Leopard from install DVD.
2. Update to 10.6.8 using Software Update.
3. Download El Capitan here.

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“I can’t download an old version of Mac OS X”

If you have a newer Mac, there is no physical option to install Mac OS versions older than your current Mac model. For instance, if your MacBook was released in 2014, don’t expect it to run any OS released prior of that time, because older Apple OS versions simply do not include hardware drivers for your Mac.

But as it often happens, workarounds are possible. There is still a chance to download the installation file if you have an access to a Mac (or virtual machine) running that operating system. For example, to get an installer for Lion, you may ask a friend who has Lion-operated Mac or, once again, set up a virtual machine running Lion. Then you will need to prepare an external drive to download the installation file using OS X Utilities.

After you’ve completed the download, the installer should launch automatically, but you can click Cancel and copy the file you need. Below is the detailed instruction how to do it.

STEP 3. Install older OS X onto an external drive

The following method allows you to download Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks.

1. Start your Mac holding down Command + R.
2. Prepare a clean external drive (at least 10 GB of storage).
3. Within OS X Utilities, choose Reinstall OS X.
4. Select external drive as a source.
5. Enter your Apple ID.

Now the OS should start downloading automatically onto the external drive. After the download is complete, your Mac will prompt you to do a restart, but at this point, you should completely shut it down. Now that the installation file is “captured” onto your external drive, you can reinstall the OS, this time running the file on your Mac.

1. Boot your Mac from your standard drive.
2. Connect the external drive.
3. Go to external drive > OS X Install Data.

Locate InstallESD.dmg disk image file — this is the file you need to reinstall Lion OS X. The same steps are valid for Mountain Lion and Mavericks.

How to downgrade a Mac running later macOS versions

If your Mac runs macOS Sierra 10.12 or macOS High Sierra 10.13, it is possible to revert it to the previous system if you are not satisfied with the experience. You can do it either with Time Machine or by creating a bootable USB or external drive.
Instruction to downgrade from macOS Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS High Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Mojave

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Catalina

Before you do it, the best advice is to back your Mac up so your most important files stay intact. In addition to that, it makes sense to clean up your Mac from old system junk files and application leftovers. The easiest way to do it is to run CleanMyMac X on your machine (download it for free here).

Visit your local Apple Store to download older OS X version

If none of the options to get older OS X worked, pay a visit to nearest local Apple Store. They should have image installations going back to OS Leopard and earlier. You can also ask their assistance to create a bootable USB drive with the installation file. So here you are. We hope this article has helped you to download an old version of Mac OS X. Below are a few more links you may find interesting.

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Any person in the world who knows anything about operating systems has an idea about Apple’s great macOS. And the greatness is such that people can’t get over it. In fact, we are here to download Mac OS X Lion 10.7 ISO and DMG files. Wow.

Surprising, right? Well, not really. Even though it’s been almost nine years since it came out, and the technology since then has flipped very much, the love for this OS remains as Mac OS enthusiasts jut can’t get enough of it.

But don’t worry. We are no different. We at ISO File Download dig ISO and DMG file resources so we can be able to provide them to our readers.

Certainly, a small step for making your lives easier. So, shall we get going?

Cool. In the sections below you will find everything from Mac OS X Lion 10.7 Features to System Requirements. Technical details to installation steps. And screenshots to a demo video for those who want to get a sneak peak inside the OS’ interface.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 Features

One of the first most important things that concern users about a software or/and operating system that they are planning to use is its features.

And why not? After all, the download and installation process should be worth it, right?

Well, don’t worry. We will help you make sure it is. Here are the top macOS X Lion 10.7 features to get you started.

• Better touch gestures.
• Mission Control organizes your apps. < Screenshot.
• Launchpad will store your apps. < Lion‘s Launchpad will organize your apps.
• Auto Save will keep your documents backed up.
• Air Drop lets you share files. < Tested.

Exciting, right? Well, that’s not even it. We always save the most distinctive mac OS features for mentioning later. So, keep reading and you’ll totally be in love with them.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 ISO/DMG System Requirements

Another most important thing that matters greatly while downloading and installing an operating system is its system requirements.

Obviously. What will be the point in downloading Mac OS X Lion 10.7 ISO if your system later refuses to support it?

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So, let’s have a word about it. Here is the set of system requirements for Mac OS X Lion 10.7. Read through and take a check whether your system complies with the requirements.

• Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor
• At least 2 GB of RAM.”
• 6 GB of Free Disk Space
• Your Mac should be running on Mac OS X 10.6. 6 (or higher, 10.6. 8 is recommended) “Snow Leopard” as well.

So, does your PC satisfy these requirements? Well, I hope it does, because you are very close to the download files.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 DMG and ISO File Technical Details

Just so you don’t have to face any confusions while downloading and selecting the files after downloading, we are mentioning the technical details for the file. Here you will learn about the names of the files that we are offering here. So, read on and find out.

• Technical name of macOS Leopard ISO file: macOS_10.7_lion.iso
• Technical name of macOS Leopard DMG file: macOS_10.7_lion.dmg

So, the names are sorted? Nice. Let’s move to the next section now. There you will get what you have been looking for.

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Even though you’ve waited enough here, we know that wasn’t your genuine intent. Well, don’t worry (saying for the third time, as we mean it). On this web page you will find the Mac OS X Lion ISO files.

And the best thing? The wait for you is over as this section itself features the macOS X Lion 10.7 DMG and ISO Files. So, waste no more time and click to download.

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Found what you wanted? We are glad to be of help. And we hope you really enjoy using the OS (or can fulfill whatever other purpose you had behind downloading Mac OS X Lion 10.7 ISO).

Anyway, as promised in the first section, we need to move further for providing you with more useful information about the macOS X Lion.

Mac OS X Lion ISO and DMG Installation Process

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So, you are here. Downloaded the files successfully? Congratulations. And even if you haven’t, it’s never wrong to get an idea about how those files need to be handled and installed.

For all our readers, here is the step-by-step installation procedure.

For ISO Files:

• Download the 7-Zip Extractor
• Downloading the Windows ISO files.
• Unzip and extract these ISO files
• Burn the extracted files onto a bootable device (generally a DVD) which you can use for installation

For DMG Files:

• Double click the DMG to make its content available (name will show up in the Finder sidebar), usually a window opens showing the content as well.
• Drag the application from the DMG window into /Applications to install (may need an administrator password)
• Wait for the copy process to finish.
• Initiate the Installation process.

Sounds simple, right? Well, honestly, that’s all that had to be done. Now let’s move further.

macOS X Lion 10.7 Demo Video

Now, we understand how not all of you are here to download and install macOS X 10.7 o your PC. Some of you may just be looking. Seeking information about the OS. Wanting to learn more. Trying to get an idea about how the interface looks.

Well, in all the cases (even if you want to download and install), we have your back. As mentioned already, this website has everything that you need. So, here we are embedding a Mac OS X Lion 10.7 demo video.

Watching this video will make you aware of how the OS looks and work.

Satisfying, right? I know. The beauty of this OS’ graphics is commendable. But we can’t be stuck. The following section has the special set of features that we promised you at the start of this article. So, don’t miss out on those.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 Key Features

Even though we have already talked about Mac OS X features, it’s important to talk about some that were left out in the first turn (on purpose).

These are the key features of Mac OS X Lion that made it stand out.

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• Mission Control – Expose, full screen apps, Dashboard, Spaces all in one
• Auto-save
• Auto resume app state when launched
• Full screen apps
• Mac App Store

Final words

Mac OS X Lion 10.7 is one of the most loved operating systems from Apple. No wonder why you too came here looking for Mac OS X Lion 10.7 ISO Files.

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Well, we hope we could help you end your search. Thanks for reading. Stay in touch for more such content.