First, a quick clarification. Apple’s versioning for High Sierra ended at 10.13.6. If you are seeing references to 10.13.99, it is likely a placeholder reference or a typo for the "end of the line" for macOS 10.13.
If you are running High Sierra, you are on the last major macOS version that features the standalone iTunes app. This is significant because, in this version, iTunes still handles:
If you are trying to force an install and getting errors regarding "10.13.99" or version mismatching, follow these steps:
1. Check your actual macOS Version Click the Apple Menu () > About This Mac. itunes macos 10.13.99 download
2. Error: "This package is not compatible with your version of macOS" You are trying to install an old iTunes file on a newer macOS. You cannot "downgrade" iTunes to sync older features on a modern Mac easily.
3. Error: "A newer version of iTunes is already installed" You likely have a newer OS (like Mojave) and are trying to install a High Sierra version of iTunes.
For IT administrators or advanced users, Apple hosts signed packages on their swcdn.apple.com CDN. You can search for iTunes12.8.3.dmg using the exact product ID 051-98743. We do not recommend manual URL guessing; use the official support portal. First, a quick clarification
Step 1: Download the Installer
Use the Apple Support link above. The file will be named something like: iTunes12.8.3.dmg
Step 2: Verify the Security (The .99 Paranoia Check)
Right-click the .dmg file and select “Open.” If macOS says “Can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer,” do not panic. Hold Control and click again, then select “Open.” This is safe because old Apple certificates expire.
Step 3: Run the Installer
Open the .dmg. Double-click the .pkg file (e.g., iTunes12.8.3.pkg). For macOS High Sierra
Step 4: The “Move” vs “Replace” Dialog
Step 5: Restart After installation, restart your Mac. This clears the launch services database.
Step 6: First Launch Open iTunes from the Applications folder. It will ask to “Create a new library” or “Choose Library.” Point it to your old backup folder if you have one.
For macOS High Sierra, the final supported version of iTunes is usually iTunes 12.8.x.