Click to confirm. The App Store will fetch version 10.1.12 if you are on Mojave or Catalina. Method 2: Upgrading from an Older Version
Return to your older Mac, open the App Store account page, and follow the purchase history steps outlined above. Alternative Method: Extracting from Apple Support Downloads
Because the file is not from Apple, your Mac might block it, and you would need to manually allow it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy . Always run a security check on any software downloaded outside the Mac App Store.
A window will pop up showing the iMovie application icon and an Applications folder shortcut. Drag the directly into the Applications folder . Wait for the copy process to finish.
"iMovie cannot be installed because macOS version X or later is required"
If you get this error after installing, it is often due to an outdated security certificate within the older app package.
Despite being a legacy version, iMovie 10.1.12 packs a robust suite of editing tools perfectly suited for vlogging, family videos, and YouTube content creation.
