macOS Big Sur

macOS Big Sur elevates your Mac to an entirely new level of performance and visual aesthetics. Experience the stunning design that makes working on your Mac more comfortable and enjoyable than ever before. Discover the most significant Safari update in years. Try out the new features in Maps and Messages. And learn even more about the enhanced ways to protect your personal data when you download macOS Big Sur.

Design

• Working with content across apps has become even more convenient thanks to streamlined toolbars and full-height sidebars that maximize your workspace.

• The menu bar is now taller and more spacious. It stays nearly invisible until you actually need it, keeping your focus on content.

• System sounds have been completely refreshed: they will notify you about downloads, file transfers, moving items to the Trash, unlocking, and other everyday actions on your Mac.

Control Center

• Control Center has everything you need for quick management of your Mac. Open it from the menu bar to instantly adjust your settings.

• Expand any control to access additional parameters and fine-tune your preferences.

• Individual elements from Control Center can be dragged directly to the menu bar for even faster access.

Notification Center

• The redesigned Notification Center brings together all notifications and widgets in a single, unified view on your Mac.

• Expanding interactive notifications reveals available actions and additional detailed information.

• Informative widgets are available for Calendar, Clock, Notes, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Screen Time, Stocks, and Weather.

• In edit mode, you can customize widgets and adjust their size to suit your workflow and preferences.

• Full support for third-party developer widgets is included with big sur macos.

Safari

• A blazing-fast browser delivering exceptional performance and outstanding energy efficiency on your Mac.*

• The start page can be customized with a background image and specific sections: Reading List, iCloud Tabs, Privacy Report, and more.

• More extensions are available, along with a brand-new dedicated category for discovering them in the App Store.

• Redesigned tab appearance with website favicons. Hover your pointer over any tab for a quick preview of the web page.

• The beta Translation feature supports English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

• The Privacy Report details exactly how Safari protects you online and which trackers have been blocked during your browsing sessions.

• Safari securely monitors your saved passwords and alerts you in case of a potential data breach.

• Safari now asks whether you want to allow an extension to operate on a specific website, giving you greater control.

Messages

• Pin up to 9 favorite conversations at the top of your list for quick and easy access to important chats.

• Mentions: direct a message to a specific person within a group conversation so they are notified.

• Inline replies: respond to a particular message within the conversation thread to keep discussions organized.

• Messages can be sent with fun visual effects such as balloons, confetti, and many others to express yourself.

• Use the #images hashtag to easily search for trending GIF animations and add them directly to any message.

• With Memoji, you can effortlessly create your own personalized character and send expressive stickers that reflect your unique individuality and current mood.

Maps

• Curated Guides from your favorite brands help you choose where to go, what to see, and what to do in any city.

• The Look Around feature lets you take immersive virtual street-level walks through supported locations.

• Indoor maps help you navigate complex spaces inside airports and large shopping centers with ease.

• Cycling directions are perfect for planning a bicycle trip with elevation data and route details.

• Electric vehicle routing helps you plan trips for supported electric vehicles that have been added on your iPhone.

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To experience these capabilities, consider a macos big sur download for your compatible Mac.

* Performance may vary depending on system configuration, network connection, and other factors.