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As Mac comes preinstalled with Python per this:

python --version
Python 2.7.14 :: Anaconda, Inc.

I also need to have Python 3.x installed for software that specifically calls for it. How do I install the 3x version without overwriting my Python 2.7.14 version?

I'm planning on download/installing Python 3.x from here.

I've found this information but it doesn't seem to say that the process will not overwrite my existing Python

My Mac has High Sierra installed.

Jazzmine
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    Possible duplicate of [How can I use Homebrew to install both Python 2 and 3 on Mac?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18671253/how-can-i-use-homebrew-to-install-both-python-2-and-3-on-mac) – wpercy Dec 05 '17 at 23:55
  • Thanks I will try its instructions. Didn't come across this link. – Jazzmine Dec 06 '17 at 00:06
  • here's another option: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34680228/switch-between-python-2-7-and-python-3-5-on-mac-os-x – wpercy Dec 06 '17 at 00:06
  • Thanks this worked for me from stackoverflow.com/questions/34680228/… suggested by wpercy. Specifically, brew update and brew install python3 – Jazzmine Dec 06 '17 at 00:50
  • Python also offers [official installers for MacOS](https://www.python.org/downloads/mac-osx/). – hoefling Dec 07 '17 at 08:04

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