Summary: This article explains how to download OS X Mavericks ISO, DMG, and full installer files.It also outlines how to obtain Mavericks without relying on the Mac App Store and how to create a bootable USB installer.
This article is written in Indian English and intended for readers in India.
OS X Mavericks, released in 2013, is the tenth major version of Apple's Mac operating system. It introduced improvements to battery efficiency, enhancements to Finder, file compression features, and deeper integration with iCloud. Mavericks was also the first OS X release provided as a free upgrade, establishing Apple's long-term macOS upgrade approach.
Although OS X Mavericks is now considered an older release, some users still require it to maintain compatibility with legacy applications or older workflows. This article provides download options for OS X Mavericks ISO, DMG, and full installer files.
Tips: Before downloading or installing OS X Mavericks, it is recommended to review how to download and install macOS to reduce the risk of errors or interruptions.
If you need OS X Mavericks for use on a Windows system, refer instead to: Mac OS Download for Windows
Note: One of the most reliable ways to download an OS X Mavericks bootable installer is by using iBoysoft DiskGeeker. This tool supplies bootable DMG files for Mavericks and other macOS versions and also simplifies the process of creating bootable USB installers.
Step 1: Download, install, and open iBoysoft DiskGeeker.
Step 2: In the Shortcut section on the left, click Download Image.
Step 3: Select OS X 10.9 Mavericks and click Get.
Step 4: Wait until the download process is completed.
How to download OS X Mavericks installer?
The Mac App Store is the first place to check for the OS X Mavericks installer. You can search for Mavericks to confirm whether it is available for download. If it does not appear, the installer can be obtained without using the App Store from archived sources.
The OS X Mavericks installer file size is approximately 5 GB.
OS X Mavericks installer free download (archive.org) link 1
OS X Mavericks installer free download (archive.org) link 2
OS X Mavericks installer free download (archive.org) link 3
OS X Mavericks installer free download (archive.org) link 4
OS X Mavericks installer free download (mega)
To download installers for other macOS versions, see: Free Download macOS Full Installers for Latest & Old Version
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How to download OS X Mavericks DMG?
An OS X Mavericks DMG file is a disk image that contains the Mavericks installer. Once mounted, it behaves like a virtual disk and allows access to the installer application.
Here are the download links to OS X Mavericks DMG files:
OS X 10.9 Mavericks DMG free download (allmacworlds.com)
OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks DMG free download (allmacworlds.com)
OS X 10.9 Mavericks DMG free download (archive.org) link 1
OS X 10.9 Mavericks DMG free download (archive.org) link 2
OS X 10.9.4 Mavericks ESD DMG (archive.org)
OS X 10.9 Mavericks Install DVD DMG (archive.org)
After the DMG file finishes downloading, double-click it to mount the image. Then drag the Install OS X Mavericks application into the Applications folder for installation or for creating bootable media.
How to download OS X Mavericks ISO?
An OS X Mavericks ISO file contains the complete operating system as released, including all system components and updates. This format is required if you intend to run Mavericks on a virtual machine, such as VirtualBox or VMware.
ISO files can be downloaded from archived sources:
OS X Mavericks ISO Download for VirtualBox/VMware (allmacworlds.com)
OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks ISO download (archive.org)
How to create OS X Mavericks bootable USB installer?
Tips: Creating a bootable OS X Mavericks USB installer manually requires careful execution and may take considerable time. If you prefer a guided process, iBoysoft DiskGeeker offers a simpler alternative to tools such as DiskMaker X.
Step 1: Install iBoysoft DiskGeeker and launch the application.
Step 2: From the Shortcut section, choose Create boot disk.
Step 3: Select your external USB drive and click Select > Continue.
Step 4: Select OS X 10.9 Mavericks and click Create boot disk.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
To manually create an OS X Mavericks bootable USB installer, you will need a USB or external drive with at least 8 GB of storage (all existing data on the drive will be erased), a working macOS environment, and the official OS X Mavericks installer.
Follow these steps carefully:
- Open Disk Utility on your Mac.
- Select View > Show All Devices to display all connected disks and partitions.
- Select the physical disk of your external USB drive and click Erase.
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Name the drive as desired.
- Choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled) as the format.
- Set the scheme to GUID Partition Map, then click Erase and wait for the process to finish.
- If the Mavericks installer is compressed, double-click it to decompress it.
- Right-click Install OS X Mavericks and choose Show Package Contents.
- Navigate to Contents > SharedSupport > InstallESD.dmg, then double-click it to open.
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Press Command + Shift + Period to reveal hidden files. If your Mac doesn't support the shortcut, open Terminal, run the following command, then relaunch Finder by clicking the Apple menu, choosing "Force Quit", selecting Finder, and clicking Relaunch.defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true
- Locate BaseSystem.dmg, open Disk Utility, select the USB partition, and click Restore.
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Drag BaseSystem.dmg into the Restore from field and click Restore.
- After the restore process completes, the USB drive will be renamed OS X Base System. You may rename it to Install OS X Mavericks if preferred.
- Open the restored USB drive and go to System > Installation.
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Delete the existing Packages folder.
- Go back to InstallESD.dmg, right-click Install OS X Mavericks, and select Show Package Contents again.
- Navigate to Contents > SharedSupport, then copy the Packages folder.
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Paste this Packages folder into System > Installation on the USB drive.
After completing these steps, the external drive will function as a bootable OS X Mavericks USB installer, which you can use to start a Mac and install OS X Mavericks.
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