Download macOS Monterey Full Installer with/without App Store

If you want to get an older version of macOS like macOS Monterey, you have some ways to go. This post mainly provides a macOS Monterey download guide. Learn where and how to download the full installer of macOS Monterey below.

Before You Start

1. Check Compatibility

Before you download and install macOS Monterey, check if your Mac is compatible with it. Here are the supported Mac models:

• iMac (Late 2015 or later)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• MacBook (Early 2016 or later)
• MacBook Air (Early 2015 or later)
• MacBook Pro (Early 2015 or later)
• Mac Mini (Late 2014 or later)
• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or later)
• Mac Studio (2022)

2. Clear Enough Storage Space

The macOS Monterey installer is about 12 GB. To download it successfully, make sure your Mac has enough storage space.

To check how much free space you have on your Mac, click the Apple menu > System Settings > General > Storage on macOS Ventura and later (or the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage on macOS Monterey and earlier).

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How to Download macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Full Installer with the App Store

The official way to download the macOS Monterey full installer is to use the App Store. Note that you can only download the 12.7.6 version from the App Store. Here's how:

1. Click here to find macOS Monterey in the App Store.
2. Click the "Get" button. (If the button is gray, your Mac is incompatible with macOS Monterey.)

   

3. Click the "Download" button.

   

4. When the download process is finished, you will find the Install macOS Monterey.app in the Applications folder.

   

How to Download macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Full Installer with Terminal

If you're familiar with Terminal commands, you can use Terminal to download the full installer for macOS Monterey 12.7.6.

1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Finder > Utilities.
2. Paste softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 12.7.6 into Terminal and press Enter.
3. The Terminal will automatically scan for installers and start installing.
4. Wait for the installation process to complete.

How to Download macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Full Installer without the App Store

Only supported Macs can download macOS Monterey using the App Store and Terminal. What if your Mac isn't supported?

Don't worry; you can get the full installer for macOS Monterey using InstallAssistant.pkg.pkg.

Here's how:

1. Click the link below to download macOS Monterey InstallAssistant.pkg.

   • macOS Monterey 12.7.6 (11.6 GB)
2. Open the downloaded .pkg file and run it.

   

3. Find the Install macOS Monterey.app in the Application folder.

Related Article: How to Create Bootable USB for macOS Sequoia/Sonoma/Ventura/Monterey

Bottom Line

As for where and how to download macOS Monterey, this post provides 2 ways. How to create a USB bootable installer for macOS Monterey and how to free up space on your Mac are also introduced. Hope it helps.