Docker Desktop · legacy macOS compatibility

Docker's desktop container development environment.

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macOS	Version or support record	Download
macOS Ventura 13	4.49.0 (macOS 14+) ● End of support	—
macOS Big Sur 11	4.25.0 (macOS 12+) ● End of support	—
macOS Catalina 10.15	4.16.0 (macOS 11+) ● End of support	—

Sources & verification

● Last checked 2026-10-24

Docker Desktop release notes ↗ macOS Ventura 13 · macOS Big Sur 11 · macOS Catalina 10.15

Compatibility notes

macOS Ventura 13
Docker's 4.48.0 notes announced the end of macOS 13 support; 4.49.0 requires macOS 14+ for installation or updates. 4.48.0 is the last release listed before this cutoff, not an independently install-tested final compatible build. Verify the specific installer and CPU architecture.

macOS Big Sur 11
Docker Desktop 4.25.0 raised the minimum installation/update system to macOS 12. The preceding listed 4.24.2 release is not independently confirmed here as the final build installable on macOS 11. Check the historical installer and CPU architecture.

macOS Catalina 10.15
Docker Desktop 4.16.0 raised the minimum installation/update system to macOS 11. The preceding listed 4.15.0 release is not independently confirmed here as the final build installable on macOS 10.15. Check the historical installer and CPU architecture.

Vendor download routes

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