Windows App (MS Remote Desktop) for macOS Download Links

If you’re using an older version of macOS and want to access a Windows PC using the Microsoft Windows App, you may encounter compatibility issues.

But don’t worry—I’ve compiled a list of the final compatible versions of the Microsoft Windows App for older systems.

You can install it either manually or by using the Homebrew package manager.

You can use the classic Microsoft Remote Desktop app for older versions of macOS.

Windows App for macOS Download Links

If you’re using the latest version of macOS, I recommend to download Windows App directly from Apple App Store.

But, if you prefer direct download (maybe you’re a system administrator managing multiple Macs), simply download and install the version that matches your macOS release from the links below.

These files are hosted directly by Microsoft under the domain officecdnmac.microsoft.com, which is a CDN owned by Microsoft. I don’t host these files myself, nor are they from random third-party sources, so they should be safe to use.

• 📦 Microsoft Windows App (Latest) for macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
• 📦 Microsoft Windows App v11.3.3 for macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
• 📦 Microsoft Windows App v11.2.0 for macOS 12 (Monterey) or later

Homebrew Install Windows App

If you prefer not to install the app manually, I’ve also created Homebrew formulae you can use.

First, trust and tap the Homebrew mirrors repository I maintain:

brew trust junian/homebrew-mirrors
brew tap junian/homebrew-mirrors

Then choose the appropriate formula based on your macOS version.

macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later

brew install windows-app

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later

brew install junian/mirrors/windows-app-for-mac

macOS 12 (Monterey) or later

brew install junian/mirrors/windows-app-for-mac

Conclusion

As usual, if you have any questions or better methods, feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks for reading, and see you next time!

References

• What’s new in Windows App - Windows App | Microsoft Learn