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Restore Image (macOS Only)

Use this section to install macOS in a virtual machine using an IPSW restore image.

📸 Screenshot: Restore Image Section

Options

You have two ways to provide a restore image:

  • Select Restore Image (IPSW): Choose a .ipsw file from your local disk, or drag and drop it into the designated area.
  • Download Restore Image: Use the built-in download feature to fetch supported macOS versions (e.g., Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey). You can choose the latest version or a specific version from the dropdown list.

If the selected version was already downloaded previously, VirtualProg will reuse the existing image to avoid unnecessary downloads.

💡 Note: All downloaded and selected restore images are stored in the virtual machine storage directory configured in VirtualProg Settings.