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Run Windows on Mac with our virtual desktop for easy, powerful, seamless performance. Run Windows applications on your Mac effortlessly. Easy. Powerful. Seamless.

Parallels® Desktop for Mac

Maximize your Mac's potential by running Windows and Windows applications on a virtual machine. Access over 200,000 apps to work, study and play effortlessly. Authorized by Microsoft.

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For home

Run thousands of Windows applications on your Mac, including Windows-exclusive games.

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Continue using your trusted Windows applications, including perpetual versions of existing software or entertainment and hobby-related apps.

Enjoy the best Windows has to offer, fully integrated into your Mac environment

Comfortable using Windows? We've got you covered. Enjoy the best Windows has to offer, fully integrated into your Mac environment.

Streamline your financial tasks with easy access to the most popular accounting software

Streamline your financial tasks with easy access to the most popular accounting software like MYOB, QuickBooks and many more.

Enable creativity

Experience the full power of Microsoft Office on Windows with advanced macros, extensive plugin support, and superior compatibility.

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For school

Supercharge your education. Access the Windows apps and other software you need on your Mac.

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Parallels Desktop unlocks your Mac’s capability to run specialized Windows software like Matlab, Ansys, SolidWorks, Altium Designer, and other data analysis and engineering software.

Download and run a variety of ready-to-use Linux distributions to study computer science and software engineering

Download and run a variety of ready-to-use Linux distributions to study computer science and software engineering.

Run Articulate 360 to embrace e-learning and create online courses on your Mac

Run Articulate 360 to develop e-learning content and create online courses on your Mac.

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For work

Unlock the full power of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and other business-critical apps.

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Parallels Desktop is authorized by Microsoft to run the Arm version of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on a Mac with Apple silicon.

Run the full-featured version of any Microsoft

Unlock the full power of Microsoft Office 365 on your Mac and take advantage of Windows-only add-ons for Excel and PowerPoint.

Run any Microsoft app on your Mac

Run the full-featured version of any Microsoft app on your Mac, including Power BI, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher, and more.

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite, including WPS Office, Hancom Office, and others.

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite

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For power users

Advanced features and enhanced functionality designed for developers, creators, and power users.

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Discover the power of Pro Edition to run graphically demanding and resource-intensive applications, high loads, and multiple virtual machines.

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Configuration user interface Explore advanced features for software development, network testing, and CI/CD automation

Explore advanced features for software development, network testing, and CI/CD automation.

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Experience the best macOS and Windows have to offer with Parallels Desktop for Mac, unlocking powerful performance and seamless interaction

Download, install, and configure Windows 11 on your Mac in two clicks

Download, install, and configure Windows 11 on your Mac in two clicks

With Parallels Desktop, you can effortlessly set up your system — there's no need to source a Windows image or grapple with installation and configuration. It's simplicity at its finest.

Experience a perfect synergy  between macOS and Windows

Experience a perfect synergy between macOS and Windows

Use your Mac camera, microphone, trackpad, sound, display, keyboard, and mouse with Windows. Enable USB Windows-only devices like printers and scanners, plus connect your Android phone and many other devices.

Smooth integration allows you to be more productive

Smooth integration allows you to be more productive

Effortlessly move and share content between Mac and Windows with seamless integration.

Use Windows apps side by side with Mac apps and with the Windows desktop hidden.

Easily access your Mac files in Windows to avoid duplicates and optimize disk space usage.

And so much more.

And so much more

Polished and intuitive user experience.

Improved optimization and performance.

Subscriptions include Parallels Toolbox and 24x7 support.

Choose your view Drag and drop files and images between Windows and Mac Apps Open files on Finder with Windows Play Windows-exclusive games on

Choose your view

Make Windows invisible while still using its applications in Coherence mode or if you're new to Mac you can set Windows in full screen. (Mac and Windows apps open at the same time).

Drag and drop files and images between Windows and Mac apps

Transfer files between operating systems without the need for external devices or complicated steps, improving productivity and making it more convenient to work with both operating systems.

Open files on Finder with Windows

Directly access and open files stored on your Mac within the Windows environment, providing a seamless integration between the two platforms. Leverage the capabilities of Windows applications while conveniently accessing and manipulating files from your Mac's Finder.

Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac

Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac, including Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, Half-Life 2, Age of Empires series, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League and many more.[1]

[1] – supports up to DirectX 11.

Experience hundreds of Windows-only games on a Mac with the same optimal performance as you would on a PC.

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Maximum virtual RAM and CPUs* i 8 GB vRAM, 4 vCPUs 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs
Supports latest versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux i Subscription only
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3D acceleration—DirectX and OpenGL i
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Disk cleanup and memory cleaner i
System and performance monitoring i
Multimedia download and conversion i
Productivity and privacy boosters i
Screen capture and recording i
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Centralized administration and license management i
Automation of CI/CD workflows i
Advanced provisioning tools i
Volume licensing i
Jamf and Intune integration for automated deployment and updates i
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Management portal for policy enforcement and compliance visibility i
Golden image creation and deployment i
Encrypted VMs locked to organizational control i
Granular control of VM settings, network, USB, clipboard, and shared folders i
SSO/SAML with SCIM provisioning and per-user/device licensing i
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Core components
Maximum virtual RAM and CPUs i 8 GB vRAM, 4 vCPUs
Supports latest versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux i Subscription only
Authorized by Microsoft and SOC 2-certified i
3D acceleration—DirectX and OpenGL i
Run thousands of Windows apps on your Mac i
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Best for Power users and developers
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Maximum virtual RAM and CPUs i 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs
Supports latest versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux i
Authorized by Microsoft and SOC 2-certified i
3D acceleration—DirectX and OpenGL i
Run thousands of Windows apps on your Mac i
Advanced capabilities
Run Windows apps with intensive graphics and processing needs i
Command line interface i
Built-in developer tools i
System tools
Disk cleanup and memory cleaner i
System and performance monitoring i
Multimedia download and conversion i
Productivity and privacy boosters i
Screen capture and recording i
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Best for Teams and small businesses
Teams and small business
Centralized administration and license management i
Automation of CI/CD workflows i
Advanced provisioning tools i
Volume licensing i
Jamf and Intune integration for automated deployment and updates i
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Enterprise All the Standard, Pro and Business features PLUS:
Best for IT-managed deployments
Enterprise
Management portal for policy enforcement and compliance visibility i
Golden image creation and deployment i
Encrypted VMs locked to organizational control i
Granular control of VM settings, network, USB, clipboard, and shared folders i
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System requirements

Parallels Desktop works with all modern Macs.

For the most up-to-date system requirements, please visit our Knowledge Base article.

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The only solution authorized by Microsoft to run Windows 11 on Apple M-Series Macs.

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If you need to run Windows Apps and are Mac User, buy Parallels. Best decision you can make.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Parallels Desktop work?

Parallels Desktop enables you to add Windows, Linux, or another operating system to your Mac by creating a virtual machine (VM)—enabling your Mac to act as a hypervisor. You can then install Windows or another OS on the virtual machine, just as you would on a physical computer. Run multiple OSs at the same time, all on your Mac. It’s like having many computers in one!

What can I do with Parallels Desktop?

  • Open Windows applications side by side with macOS applications, without having to restart.
  • Copy and paste text or drag and drop objects between Mac and Windows.
  • Run Windows games and other 3D applications.
  • Transfer all your data from a PC and use it on a Mac.*
  • Easily share files, devices, and other resources between Windows and Mac.
  • Install multiple operating systems, such as different versions of Windows, Linux, copies of macOS*, and free virtual appliances—and use them together.
  • And much more…

How do I install Windows on my Mac?

Parallels Desktop makes it easy to get started within minutes. Just open the Installation Assistant and click “Install Windows.” — Parallels Desktop will download and install Windows 11 automatically.

You can provide your own Microsoft Windows license key, purchase a new Windows license from the Microsoft Store, or transfer an existing Boot Camp partition with Windows already installed.

The installation experience on a Mac.

What if I'm already using Boot Camp?

With Parallels Desktop, you can switch between Mac and Windows without ever needing to reboot your computer.

If you have already installed Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp, you can set Parallels Desktop to run Windows from the Boot Camp Partition or import Windows and your data from Boot Camp into Parallels Desktop as a new virtual machine.

To use Windows from Boot Camp, install Parallels Desktop and use the Installation Assistant.

How do I play Windows games on Mac?

Play hundreds of Windows-exclusive games on a Mac using Parallels Desktop. Enable the Gaming profile to supply more RAM and CPU power to Windows for optimal performance and experience. Download a free 14-day trial of Parallels Desktop and find out if your desired game(s) are supported.

What are the system requirements for Parallels Desktop?

System requirements are available at https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/resources/.

What if I need multiple licenses and license management for my team or organization?

Check out Parallels Desktop Business Edition.

Do you have educational pricing for students or faculty?

Parallels offers exclusive discounts for students currently enrolled in a qualified institution or professional educators who are currently employed at a qualified institution. Educational discounts can save users up to 50%. Start by verifying eligibility.

What is Parallels Desktop Pro Edition?

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition offers all the capabilities you already know and love, plus it is packed with extra features, including:

  • More Power — Parallels Desktop Pro Edition gives your virtual machines more processing power, up to 128 GB vRAM and 32 vCPUs per virtual machine on Intel-based Mac, and up to 62 GB vRAM and 18 vCPUs per virtual machine on Mac with Apple silicon.
  • VM Upload and Deployment — upload and deploy large VM files by converting a VM bundle into a single file.
  • Command Line Interface — Use Command Line Interface tools to control Parallels Desktop and manage VMs, including their settings and configuration. Command Line interface also enables additional integrations like Vagrant.
  • Visual Studio Plug-In — Develop software in one virtual machine and test in others, with just one click.
  • Nested Virtualization Support is available for the following:
    • VMware ESXi virtual machines
    • Xen and kernel-based virtual machines in versions of Linux that support Xen and KV
    • Android emulator for Visual Studio in Windows
    • iPhone emulator for Visual Studio in Windows
    • Xamarin. Android in Windows
    • Android Studio in Windows
    • Embarcadero RAD Studio in Windows
    • Docker for Windows

Learn more about Parallels Desktop Pro Edition.

How do I create a new virtual machine?

  1. Download Parallels Desktop for Mac.
  2. Open the downloaded file and double click "Install".
  3. Follow the installation process.
  4. Download and install Windows 11 via Installation Assistant, or skip to install other operating systems, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, or other Linux systems supported by Parallels Desktop. See all Guest Operating Systems.

What is your return policy?

Parallels offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all initial purchases made on parallels.com. If you purchased from another retailer, please check their return policy.

Where can I get more info?

User guides and resources can be found on our Technical Documentation and Resources page. Or visit Support.

Which editions of Windows has Microsoft confirmed will be officially compatible with Mac with Apple silicon?

Microsoft has confirmed that Parallels Desktop for Mac used with Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions is an officially compatible solution for customers on Apple silicon Mac computers.

Do Parallels Desktop users have to purchase new Windows license keys?

Users will be able to bring their own Windows 11 license keys if they have a key that can be used to activate Windows.

Are there limitations or known issues with Parallels Desktop used with Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise on Mac computers with Apple silicon?

To learn more about any limitations running Windows 11 on Parallels Desktop, please visit https://kb.parallels.com/129497

Is Parallels Desktop for Mac available in the App Store?

Yes, you can purchase the App Store Edition of Parallels Desktop in the Mac App Store.

Standard Edition

Limited version for those that need to run Windows applications on base model Mac computers.

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Versatile, fully loaded version for developers, individual business users, and gamers seeking the best performance and productivity.

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