Download and Create macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 DMG [Full Guide]

Cassie Xie
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024

In this guide, you'll find direct download links for macOS Big Sur DMG files and learn detailed steps to create a macOS Big Sur DMG file yourself.

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A macOS Big Sur DMG file Is a disk image used to distribute software and data on macOS. If you need to back up your macOS or create a bootable USB for macOS Big Sur, you need to prepare a macOS Big Sur DMG file.

Here, you’ll find direct download links for macOS Big Sur DMG offline installers, as well as detailed steps for creating a macOS Big Sur DMG file yourself. Let's get started.

Download and Create macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 DMG [Full Guide]

Before You Start

A macOS Big Sur DMG file is more than 10 GB. To ensure that you can successfully download and create one, first check if your Mac has enough storage space by clicking the Apple menu > System Settings > General > Storage (or Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage on macOS Monterey or earlier).

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Creating a macOS DMG file yourself can be time-consuming. Thankfully, there are resources available that can be downloaded directly. Here are some tested download links for macOS Big Sur DMG files.

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This site collects all the installation programs for macOS Big Sur. However, the download speed is very slow. You can still have a try if you want.

How to Create a macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 DMG File

The final version of macOS Big Sur is 11.7.10. If you don't find a direct DMG download link, follow the steps below to create one yourself.

Step #1. Download the macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 Full Installer

  1. Check if your Mac is compatible with macOS Big Sur.

    • MacBook (2015 or later)
    • MacBook Air (2013 or later)
    • MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
    • Mac mini (2014 or later)
    • iMac (2014 or later)
    • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
    • Mac Pro (2013 or later)
  2. If your Mac is on the list, click here to download the macOS Big Sur full installer with the App Store.

  3. If not, click the download link below to extract the macOS Big Sur installer from the InstallAssistant.pkg file.

    macOS Big Sur 11.7.10(11.6 GB)

Related Article: Download macOS Big Sur Full Installer with/without App Store

Step #2. Create the macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 DMG File

Once you have the macOS Big Sur full installer downloaded to your Applications folder, move on to learn how to convert it to a DMG file using Disk Utility or Terminal.

Via Disk Utility

  1. Create a new folder on your desktop, then rename it "Big Sur".
  2. Open Finder > Applications, locate the Install macOS Big Sur app, and copy it.
    Install macOS Big Sur App
  3. Paste the copied file to the Big Sur folder you created.
    Copy Install macOS Big Sur App
  4. Open Disk Utility via Spotlight or Finder > Utilities.
  5. Click the File menu in Disk Utility and select New Image > Image from Folder.
    Create New Disk Image
  6. Select the Big Sur folder on your desktop, then click the Choose button.
    Choose a Folder
  7. Set a name for your DMG file, encrypt it if you want, then click the Save button.
    Create macOS Big Sur DMG
  8. Once complete, you will find the macOS Big Sur DMG file on your desktop.

Via Terminal

  1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Finder > Utilities.

  2. Execute the following command in Terminal to create a blank disk image.

    hdiutil create -o /tmp/MacOSBigSur -size 15000m -volname MacOSBigSur -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J

Create a Blank Image
  1. Run the command below in Terminal to mount the created disk image to your desktop.

    hdiutil attach /tmp/MacOSBigSur.dmg -noverify -mountpoint /Volumes/MacOSBigSur

Mount Created Disk Image
  1. Continue to run the following command in the Terminal to copy the Install macOS Big Sur app to the mounted disk image.

    sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Sonoma –nointeraction

Copy Installer to Disk Image
  1. When asked, enter your administrator password.
  2. Wait for the erasing and copying process to complete. When you see the message "Install media now available at "/Volumes/Install macOS Big Sur", it means the macOS Big Sur DMG file has been created successfully.
Create macOS Big Sur DMG Files
  1. Unmount your macOS Big Sur disk.

    hdiutil detach /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur

  2. Move the macOS Big Sur DMG file to your desktop (Optional).

    mv /tmp/MacOSBigSur.dmg ~/Desktop/

Conclusion

Hopefully, you have found the download link for the desired macOS Big Sur DMG file. If not, download the macOS Big Sur full installer according to the above steps, and use Disk Utility or Terminal to create one.

It's worth mentioning that whether you’re downloading or creating macOS Big Sur DMG files, having enough storage space on your Mac is crucial. BuhoCleaner can help you free up space with just one click—don’t forget to give it a try.

Cassie has been writing about technology for her entire career life - over 5 years. She enjoys diving into how Apple products work and then breaking it down in a way anyone can understand.