Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
You need to make an install disk to install the new OS on your Mac. You need to reinstall a troublesome OS. Or maybe you just need to run some repairs. We've got you covered with 3 different ways to make an install disk.
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Method I: The Terminal
4:42 Method 2: "Install Disk Creator"
6:26 Method 3: Disk Maker X
Mac Version Downloads:
-OS 12, "Monterey: apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12
-OS 11, "Big Sur": apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12
-10.15, "Catalina": apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?mt=12
-10.14, "Mojave": apps.apple.com/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12
-10.13 "High Sierra": itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12
- 10.12, "Sierra": updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-39476-20191023-48f365f4-0015-4c41-9f44-39d3d2aca067/InstallOS.dmg
- 10.11: "El Capitan": updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg
3rd party apps:
-Install Disk Creator: macdaddy.io/install-disk-creator
-DiskMaker X: diskmakerx.com
Terminal Commands (NOTE: replace "test" with the name of your flash drive):
- Catalina: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- Mojave: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- High Sierra: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- Sierra: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- El Capitan: sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app
Flash Drive used in video: amzn.to/3cYTOmt
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You need to make an install disk to install the new OS on your Mac. You need to reinstall a troublesome OS. Or maybe you just need to run some repairs. We've got you covered with 3 different ways to make an install disk.
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Method I: The Terminal
4:42 Method 2: "Install Disk Creator"
6:26 Method 3: Disk Maker X
Mac Version Downloads:
-OS 12, "Monterey: apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12
-OS 11, "Big Sur": apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12
-10.15, "Catalina": apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?mt=12
-10.14, "Mojave": apps.apple.com/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12
-10.13 "High Sierra": itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12
- 10.12, "Sierra": updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-39476-20191023-48f365f4-0015-4c41-9f44-39d3d2aca067/InstallOS.dmg
- 10.11: "El Capitan": updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg
3rd party apps:
-Install Disk Creator: macdaddy.io/install-disk-creator
-DiskMaker X: diskmakerx.com
Terminal Commands (NOTE: replace "test" with the name of your flash drive):
- Catalina: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- Mojave: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- High Sierra: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- Sierra: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test
- El Capitan: sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/test --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app
Flash Drive used in video: amzn.to/3cYTOmt
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: If you click a link and purchase something through our articles or videos, these may be affiliate links through which we earn a commission. Commission on products do not affect editorial ability or direction, and we try to add affiliate links to items we either do or would recommend and use ourselves. We do not take money or affiliate commissions from companies in exchange for reviewing their products.
Website: easyosx.net
Twitter: twitter.com/easyosx
Facebook: facebook.com/EasyOSX-192509994146472
#Mac #Install #InstallDisk
