How to Download Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for Free
If you have an older Mac that is not compatible with the latest version of macOS, you might be wondering how to get Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, which was released in 2011 and was the last version to use the \"Mac OS X\" branding. Fortunately, Apple has recently made Lion available for free download from its support website[^1^], so you can easily upgrade your Mac without spending any money.
In this article, we will show you how to download Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for free, what are the system requirements, and what are some of the features of this operating system.
How to Download Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for Free
To download Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for free, you will need a Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor, OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later or OS X Lion 10.7 already installed, 2GB of memory, and 7GB of available space[^1^]. You will also need an Apple ID and a compatible Internet service provider.
Mac Os X 10.7.0 Free Download
Follow these steps to download Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for free:
Go to the Mac OS X Lion Installer page on Apple's support website.
Click on the \"Download\" button and sign in with your Apple ID.
Wait for the installer to download to your Applications folder.
Open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Mac OS X 10.7 Lion on your Mac.
Note that any Mac that shipped with Mac OS X Mountain Lion or later will not be compatible with this installer[^1^]. If you have a newer Mac, you can check the compatibility of your Mac with the latest version of macOS on Apple's website.
What are the System Requirements for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
As mentioned above, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion requires a Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor, OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later or OS X Lion 10.7 already installed, 2GB of memory, and 7GB of available space[^1^]. You will also need an Apple ID and a compatible Internet service provider.
According to MacRumors, Mac OS X Lion is compatible with the following Macs[^2^]:
iMac (Mid 2007-2020)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)