Important: Narrative needs macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. If your Mac is on an older version, upgrade macOS to keep getting Narrative updates and new features.
Not sure if your Mac can upgrade to macOS 12? Check if your Mac is compatible.
Sharpness ranking for photos without faces needs macOS 14 or later, and Shoot Type Detection needs an Apple Silicon Mac on macOS 14 or later. See the full system requirements.
How do I check my macOS version?
To see which version of macOS your Mac is on:
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
Click About This Mac.
Which macOS version should I upgrade to?
For the best experience with Narrative, upgrade to the latest version of macOS your Mac supports. Back up your Mac before you upgrade. Apple's guide to upgrading macOS has the full steps.
How do I upgrade from macOS Big Sur (11) or Catalina (10.15)?
On macOS Big Sur or Catalina:
Click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.
Click Software Update.
If macOS 12 (Monterey) or later is available, click Upgrade Now.
Follow the onscreen steps to finish the upgrade.
How do I upgrade from macOS Mojave (10.14) or earlier?
On macOS Mojave or earlier:
Check Apple's compatibility guide to see which macOS version your Mac supports.
Open the App Store.
Search for the latest macOS version your Mac supports, for example "macOS Monterey".
Click Upgrade Now and follow the onscreen steps.
Note: Some older Macs can't upgrade to macOS 12. If your Mac can't, it won't be able to get Narrative updates.