Check For Updates On My Mac

Adobe recommends that users update to the latest version to take advantage of security and stability improvements. Updates can be installed as described below.

1. Why Won't My Macbook Update
2. Mac Update History

If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps that are installed by macOS, such as Safari, Books, Messages, Mail, Music, Calendar, and Photos. If an iOS device (version 8 or later) is connected to your computer (Mac OS 10.10 or later) with a cable, you can choose to share content from that connected device when you share your screen during a meeting. Click Share Screen, and then choose the Connected iPhone/iPad icon. If you are prompted by your device, choose to trust the computer.

For information about the latest version, see the Release Notes.

To install Adobe Reader and Acrobat updates from Adobe Updater, do the following:

1. Launch Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
2. Choose Help > Check for Updates.
3. Follow the steps in the Updater window to download and install the latest updates.

1. Open Reader and choose Help > About Adobe Reader. Note your product version.
2. Go to the Adobe Reader Downloads page. The web page automatically detects your OS and Reader version.
3. If the web page indicates that a newer version is available, choose Install Now.
4. Click the downloaded file and follow the instructions.

Updating Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat manually

Installers for all supported products also appear on the product download pages (except for the full Acrobat). You can download and manually install these products as follows:

1. Open the product.
2. Choose Help > About Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
   
3. Note the version.
4. Close the product.
5. If you do not have the latest version installed, download the needed installer from the following locations:

• Adobe Acrobat updates for Windows
  
• Adobe Acrobat updates for Mac OS
  

Why Won't My Macbook Update

1. Click the installer to start the installation process.

Is your Mac up to date with the latest version of the Mac operating system (macOS or OS X)? Is it using the version required by some other product that you want to use with your Mac? Which versions are earlier (older) or later (newer, more recent)? To find out, learn which version is installed now.

If your macOS isn't up to date, you may be able to update to a later version.

Which macOS version is installed?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Mojave, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

For information about the latest version, see the Release Notes.

To install Adobe Reader and Acrobat updates from Adobe Updater, do the following:

1. Launch Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
2. Choose Help > Check for Updates.
3. Follow the steps in the Updater window to download and install the latest updates.

1. Open Reader and choose Help > About Adobe Reader. Note your product version.
2. Go to the Adobe Reader Downloads page. The web page automatically detects your OS and Reader version.
3. If the web page indicates that a newer version is available, choose Install Now.
4. Click the downloaded file and follow the instructions.

Updating Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat manually

Installers for all supported products also appear on the product download pages (except for the full Acrobat). You can download and manually install these products as follows:

1. Open the product.
2. Choose Help > About Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
   
3. Note the version.
4. Close the product.
5. If you do not have the latest version installed, download the needed installer from the following locations:

• Adobe Acrobat updates for Windows
  
• Adobe Acrobat updates for Mac OS
  

Why Won't My Macbook Update

1. Click the installer to start the installation process.

Is your Mac up to date with the latest version of the Mac operating system (macOS or OS X)? Is it using the version required by some other product that you want to use with your Mac? Which versions are earlier (older) or later (newer, more recent)? To find out, learn which version is installed now.

If your macOS isn't up to date, you may be able to update to a later version.

Which macOS version is installed?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Mojave, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

This example shows macOS Catalina version 10.15 build 19A583.

Which macOS version is the latest?

These are all Mac operating systems, starting with the most recent. When a major new macOS is released, it gets a new name, such as macOS Catalina. As updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article is updated to show the latest version of that macOS.

If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps that are installed by macOS, such as Safari, Books, Messages, Mail, Music, Calendar, and Photos.

Mac Update History