Install Pro Tools 103 10 On High Sierra May 2026
Pro Tools 10.3.10
Installing on macOS High Sierra (10.13) is not officially supported by Avid and is generally considered unstable. While Avid officially qualified Pro Tools 10 only up to macOS 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) , some users attempt to force the installation using technical workarounds. Compatibility Realities
Installation Steps
Installation Block
: Running the standard installer on High Sierra typically triggers an error message: "An incompatible version of the OS was found" . install pro tools 103 10 on high sierra
- Run modified installer with Right-Click → Open (Gatekeeper override).
- Uncheck “Install HD Driver” unless using TDM hardware.
- Allow installation to fail at the very end (common). If it fails:
What Works ✅
Disable SIP (Required)