What is Infinite Mac?
Infinite Mac is a collection of classic Apple operating systems emulated in the browser, created by Mihai Parparita. Pick a year and within seconds you are looking at a working Macintosh desktop from that era.
It covers System 1.0 through System 7, Mac OS 8 and 9, and early Mac OS X up to 10.4 Tiger, plus related systems such as A/UX, NeXTSTEP and BeOS. Each machine comes with an Infinite HD disk full of period apps and games, so you can open MacPaint, play old games or just explore the Finder.
Main Features
- Dozens of classic Mac OS versions in one place
- Also includes NeXTSTEP, A/UX and BeOS
- Infinite HD disk with software from each era
- Custom mode to choose the machine and disk images
- Drag and drop to import files on supported systems
- Nothing to install, it runs in a browser tab
How to Get Started with Infinite Mac
- Open infinitemac.org in your browser.
- Scroll the list and pick a release, for example System 7.5 or Mac OS 9.
- Click Run and wait a few seconds for the desktop to boot.
- Open the Infinite HD disk to try the bundled apps and games.
Infinite Mac Pricing
Infinite Mac is free to use with no account. The project accepts optional donations.
Who Should Use It?
- Longtime Mac users feeling nostalgic
- Students of computing and interface history
- Designers curious about classic user interfaces
- Retro gamers who want to play old Mac games
Infinite Mac Alternatives
- Windows 93: a parody retro desktop in your browser
- MyRetroTVs: watch old TV on vintage sets
- RetroGames: play classic console games online
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Infinite Mac free?
Yes. Infinite Mac is free to use, and donations are optional.
Which Mac versions does Infinite Mac have?
It ranges from System 1.0 in 1984 to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, along with Mac OS 8 and 9, A/UX, NeXTSTEP and BeOS.
Do I need to install anything to use Infinite Mac?
No. Everything runs inside your web browser, so you just pick a system and click Run.