With Boot Camp, you can install Microsoft Windows 10 on your Intel-based Mac, then switch between macOS and Windows when restarting your Mac. What you need to install Windows 10 on Mac Boot Camp requires one of these Mac models, which have an Intel processor: MacBook introduced in 2015 through 2017 MacBook introduced in 2015 through 2017 MacBook Air introduced in 2012 through 2020, excluding MacBook Air (M1, 2020) MacBook Air introduced in 2012 through 2020, excluding MacBook Air (M1, 2020) MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 through 2020, excluding MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 through 2020, excluding MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) Mac mini introduced in 2012 through 2018 Mac mini introduced in 2012 through 2018 iMac introduced in 2012 through 2020 1 iMac introduced in 2012 through 2020 1 iMac Pro (all models) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro introduced in 2013 through 2019 Mac Pro introduced in 2013 through 2019 The latest macOS updates , which can include updates to Boot Camp Assistant. You will use Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows 10. 64GB or more free storage space on your Mac startup disk: Your Mac can have as little as 64GB of free storage space, but at least 128GB of free storage space provides the best experience. Automatic Windows updates require that much space or more. Your Mac can have as little as 64GB of free storage space, but at least 128GB of free storage space provides the best experience. Automatic Windows updates require that much space or more. If you have an iMac Pro or Mac Pro with 128GB of memory (RAM) or more, your startup disk needs at least as much free storage space as your Mac has memory. 2 If you have an iMac Pro or Mac Pro with 128GB of memory (RAM) or more, your startup disk needs at least as much free storage space as your Mac has memory. 2 An external USB flash drive with a storage capacity of 16GB or more, unless you're using a Mac that doesn't need a flash drive to install Windows . A 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro on a disk image (ISO) or other installation media. If installing Windows on your Mac for the first time, this must be a full version of Windows, not an upgrade. If your copy of Windows came on a USB flash drive, or you have a Windows product key and no installation disc, download a Windows 10 disk image from Microsoft . If your copy of Windows came on a USB flash drive, or you have a Windows product key and no installation disc, download a Windows 10 disk image from Microsoft . If your copy of Windows came on a DVD, you might need to create a disk image of that DVD. If your copy of Windows came on a DVD, you might need to create a disk image of that DVD. How to install Windows 10 on Mac To install Windows 10, use Boot Camp Assistant, which is included with your Mac. Check your Secure Boot setting If you're using a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip , the default Secure Boot setting is Full Security. If you changed it to No Security, change it back to Full Security before installing Windows. After installing Windows, you can use any Secure Boot setting without affecting your ability to start up from Windows. Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition Open Boot Camp Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you're asked to insert a USB drive, plug your USB flash drive into your Mac. Boot Camp Assistant will use it to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation.

If you're asked to insert a USB drive, plug your USB flash drive into your Mac. Boot Camp Assistant will use it to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation. When Boot Camp Assistant asks you to set the size of the Windows partition, remember the minimum storage-space requirements in the previous section. Set a partition size that meets your needs, because you can't change its size later. When Boot Camp Assistant asks you to set the size of the Windows partition, remember the minimum storage-space requirements in the previous section. Set a partition size that meets your needs, because you can't change its size later. Format the Windows (BOOTCAMP) partition When Boot Camp Assistant finishes, your Mac restarts to the Windows installer. If the installer asks where to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition and click Format. In most cases, the installer selects and formats the BOOTCAMP partition automatically. Install Windows Unplug any external devices that aren't necessary during installation. Then click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to begin installing Windows. Use the Boot Camp installer in Windows After Windows installation completes, your Mac starts up in Windows and opens a "Welcome to the Boot Camp installer" window. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Boot Camp and Windows support software (drivers). You will be asked to restart when done. If the Boot Camp installer never opens, open the Boot Camp installer manually and use it to complete Boot Camp installation. If the Boot Camp installer never opens, open the Boot Camp installer manually and use it to complete Boot Camp installation. If you have an external display connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your Mac, the display will be blank (black, gray, or blue) for up to 2 minutes during installation. If you have an external display connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your Mac, the display will be blank (black, gray, or blue) for up to 2 minutes during installation. How to switch between Windows and macOS Restart, then press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key during startup to switch between Windows and macOS . If you have one of these Intel-based Mac models using OS X El Capitan or later , you don't need a USB flash drive to install Windows: MacBook (all models) MacBook (all models) MacBook Air introduced in 2017 or later 3 MacBook Air introduced in 2017 or later 3 MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later 3 MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later 3 iMac introduced in 2015 or later iMac introduced in 2015 or later iMac Pro (all models) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro introduced in late 2013 or later Mac Pro introduced in late 2013 or later To remove Windows from your Mac, use Boot Camp Assistant , not any other utility. For more information about using Windows on your Mac, open Boot Camp Assistant and click the Open Boot Camp Help button. If you're using an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) with a 3TB hard drive and macOS Mojave 10.14 or later, learn about an alert you might see during installation . If you're using an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) with a 3TB hard drive and macOS Mojave 10.14 or later, learn about an alert you might see during installation . For example, if your Mac has 128GB of memory, its startup disk must have at least 128GB of storage space available for Windows. To see how much memory your Mac has, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . To see how much storage space is available, click the Storage tab in the same window. Or in macOS Ventura 13 or later, choose System Settings from the Apple menu , click General in the sidebar, then click Storage on the right. For example, if your Mac has 128GB of memory, its startup disk must have at least 128GB of storage space available for Windows. To see how much memory your Mac has, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . To see how much storage space is available, click the Storage tab in the same window. Or in macOS Ventura 13 or later, choose System Settings from the Apple menu , click General in the sidebar, then click Storage on the right. These Mac models were offered with 128GB hard drives as an option. Apple recommends 256GB or larger hard drives so that you can create a Boot Camp partition of at least 128GB. These Mac models were offered with 128GB hard drives as an option. Apple recommends 256GB or larger hard drives so that you can create a Boot Camp partition of at least 128GB. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.