To get details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info.
These Mac models are compatible with OS X Yosemite:
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
2. Check your version of OS X.
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
2. Check your version of OS X.
While you have the About This Mac window open, check what version of OS X your Mac is running. You’ll see it listed beneath your serial number. You can upgrade to OS X Yosemite from the following:
OS X Snow Leopard (v10.6.8)
OS X Lion (v10.7)
OS X Mountain Lion (v10.8)
OS X Mavericks (v10.9)
Have an older version of OS X?
If you’re running Snow Leopard (10.6.x), update to the latest version of Snow Leopard before you download OS X Yosemite from the Mac App Store. Click the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8, the latest version.
Upgrading from OS X Leopard
If you’re running Leopard and would like to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, first you’ll need to upgrade to OS X Snow Leopard. You can purchase OS X Snow Leopard here.
3. Upgrade to OS X Yosemite for free.
Visit the OS X Yosemite page on the Mac App Store. Click the download button, and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Retail Store.
General Requirements
OS X v10.6.8 or later
2GB of memory
8GB of available storage
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Feature Requirements
Handoff and Instant Hotspot
Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
iMac (2012 or newer)
Mac mini (2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Handoff requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.
Instant Hotspot requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.1. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.
Phone Calling
Phone Calling requires an iPhone with iOS 8. Requires an activated carrier plan.
SMS
SMS requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1. Requires an activated carrier plan.
AirDrop
Upgrading from OS X Leopard
If you’re running Leopard and would like to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, first you’ll need to upgrade to OS X Snow Leopard. You can purchase OS X Snow Leopard here.
3. Upgrade to OS X Yosemite for free.
Visit the OS X Yosemite page on the Mac App Store. Click the download button, and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Retail Store.
General Requirements
OS X v10.6.8 or later
2GB of memory
8GB of available storage
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Feature Requirements
Handoff and Instant Hotspot
Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
iMac (2012 or newer)
Mac mini (2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Handoff requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.
Instant Hotspot requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.1. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.
Phone Calling
Phone Calling requires an iPhone with iOS 8. Requires an activated carrier plan.
SMS
SMS requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1. Requires an activated carrier plan.
AirDrop
AirDrop between Mac computers and iOS devices is supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
iMac (2012 or newer)
Mac mini (2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
AirDrop to iOS devices requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.
AirDrop between two Mac computers is supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)*
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)*
iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010 or newer)
Time Machine
Requires an additional hard drive or AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately).
Photo Booth
Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built in or external), USB video class (UVC) camera, or FireWire DV camcorder. Backdrop effects when using a DV camcorder require fixed focus, exposure, and white balance.
FaceTime
Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built in or external), a USB video class (UVC) camera, or a FireWire DV camcorder; and a 128-Kbps upstream and downstream Internet connection. Making HD video calls requires a built-in FaceTime HD camera and a 1-Mbps upstream and downstream Internet connection. Receiving HD video calls requires a supported Intel-based Mac. Learn more
Boot Camp
Supports existing Boot Camp installations with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. New Boot Camp installations require Windows 7 or Windows 8 (sold separately).
Spotlight Suggestions
Requires a broadband Internet connection.
Exchange Support
Requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange 2013. Auto-setup requires enabling the Autodiscovery feature of Microsoft Exchange Server.
AirPlay Mirroring
Requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later). Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Peer-to-Peer AirPlay
Requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
Power Nap
Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Gestures
Requires a Multi‑Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.
VoiceOver Gestures
Requires a Multi‑Touch trackpad or Magic Trackpad.
Dictation
Requires a microphone (built in or external).
MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
iMac (2012 or newer)
Mac mini (2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
AirDrop to iOS devices requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.
AirDrop between two Mac computers is supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)*
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)*
iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010 or newer)
Time Machine
Requires an additional hard drive or AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately).
Photo Booth
Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built in or external), USB video class (UVC) camera, or FireWire DV camcorder. Backdrop effects when using a DV camcorder require fixed focus, exposure, and white balance.
FaceTime
Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built in or external), a USB video class (UVC) camera, or a FireWire DV camcorder; and a 128-Kbps upstream and downstream Internet connection. Making HD video calls requires a built-in FaceTime HD camera and a 1-Mbps upstream and downstream Internet connection. Receiving HD video calls requires a supported Intel-based Mac. Learn more
Boot Camp
Supports existing Boot Camp installations with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. New Boot Camp installations require Windows 7 or Windows 8 (sold separately).
Spotlight Suggestions
Requires a broadband Internet connection.
Exchange Support
Requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange 2013. Auto-setup requires enabling the Autodiscovery feature of Microsoft Exchange Server.
AirPlay Mirroring
Requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later). Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Peer-to-Peer AirPlay
Requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
Power Nap
Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Gestures
Requires a Multi‑Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.
VoiceOver Gestures
Requires a Multi‑Touch trackpad or Magic Trackpad.
Dictation
Requires a microphone (built in or external).
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