Parallels Desktop

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Parallels Desktop enables you to run Windows and other OSs on Mac seamlessly.
With Parallels Desktop, you get the advantages of macOS, Windows, and Linux on the same physical machine.
As the first Microsoft-authorized partner to run Windows on a Mac with Apple silicon, Parallels Desktop for Mac offers the ideal solution for running Windows 11 on your Apple silicon Mac.
Our App Store Edition runs in a sandbox. There are differences between our Parallels Desktop App Store and Standard and Pro editions. Learn more about the differences: https://kb.parallels.com/123796.
Try our Parallels Desktop App Store Edition for free with a 14-day trial. Scroll to in-app purchases for pricing.
Trusted by over 7+ million Mac users worldwide.
Named #1 best application for running Windows by About.com Reader's Choice.
PCMag: "The best and fastest emulation software for running Windows, Linux, and even older versions of macOS on Intel-based Macs."
Macworld: "The best option for Mac users who need to run Windows software on their Mac."

KEY FEATURES
—Play hundreds of popular Windows games like Assassin's Creed, Age of Empires, Minecraft, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and Half-Life 2. (limitations apply)
—Run Windows 11 on Arm Pro and Enterprise via Apple Silicon on your Mac.
— Access Windows apps like Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, AutoCAD Map 3D, QuickBooks, ArcGIS Pro, Power BI, and more.
—Support for Intel-based and ARM-based Macs and the latest macOS and Windows versions.
— Adjust resources allocated to the VM like CPU, GPU, and RAM for optimized performance.
— On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
— On a Mac with Apple silicon, you can run Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Workstation, Debian GNU/Linux, Kali Linux, and more.

With Parallels Desktop, you can experience Windows as if it were designed for Mac. Download today and start running Linux and Windows apps on your Mac!

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
— On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most Windows, Linux, and macOS versions
— On a Mac with an Apple silicon chip, the following operating systems (ARM-based only) are supported for running in a virtual machine.
Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions (recommended)
Ubuntu Linux 23.04, 22.04, 21.10, 21.04, 20.10, 20.04
Fedora Workstation 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33-1.2
Debian GNU/Linux 12, 11, 10
Kali Linux 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2021.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9
macOS Sonoma 14
macOS Ventura 13
macOS Monterey 12

See the complete list of supported operating systems and system requirements at https://kb.parallels.com/123800.

SUPPORT
Get 24/7 phone, chat, and email support if you purchase a Parallels Desktop App Store Edition subscription.
Upgrade to Parallels Desktop Standard Edition or Pro Edition and unlock more advanced features.
Learn more about the advanced features available in those versions at https://kb.parallels.com/en/123796.

ABOUT PARALLELS DESKTOP
Parallels Desktop is a powerful virtual desktop Mac application that enables users to run Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems and applications on their Mac with Intel or Apple silicon chips.
Parallels Desktop makes this possible through desktop virtualization, utilizing software technology to create a virtual machine (VM).
This VM functions as a virtual PC within your Mac, allowing you to install and operate operating systems just as they would on a physical computer.
If you enjoy using Parallels Desktop or have an idea you'd like to share with us, please leave a review.

DISCLAIMER
It is not recommended that existing Parallels Desktop on the Standard or Pro version users move to Parallels Desktop App Store Edition. Learn more: https://kb.parallels.com/en/123796.
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Parallels Desktop Reviews

I got a €200 discount

You'avinALaugh on

Ireland

After issues with the app store version and Windows licenses Paralles cheered me up with a second license for my Mac Mini and a €200 discount and the actual application is probably the best I've useed for virtual machines on Mac. Less 1 star for the app/desktop version confusion. Why don't they just have a trial in the App store and no purchase? Then go to the site and purchase and reinstall.

Warning - I was Incorrectly billed

Peter O’Toole on

Ireland

Parallels Desktop was recommended me so I installed it on evaluation via the App Store. After a few days, I decided to go with it, and asked my company to purchase and provide a license key , which they did. I installed the license key and it appeared to work fine. Then at the end of the 15 day evaluation period I was billed anyway. Contacting Parallels support they inform me that there's two editions, one via the App Store and one not. That's fine, I had no idea about that - the license key my company purchased for me worked fine on the AppStore edition so I assumed I had licensed the software correctly. Now Parallels support tell me they can't do anything about it. I had previously had a good impression of this company but after this experience can not recommend them..

coherence

Maxwesly on

Ireland

something that i enjoyed the most is not working in mac app store version :(

Great

Mohammed HU on

Ireland

Runs flawlessly

no option

GingerCub on

Ireland

Can't install from bootcamp to mac app. tried to look online for help but only options seem to be installing it from desktop app which is cluny ans slow and keeps making my mouse dissapear

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wbat68 on

Ireland

super

So far so good..

Muhammad bin Yusrat on

Pakistan

I just installed Windows 11 on ARM on this VM, so far looks pretty nice.

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40ubaid on

Pakistan

Excellent experience & move around on windows after so long without hiccups.

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App Info

Category
Business
Languages
English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
Recent release
1.9.4 (3 months ago )
Released on
Mar 4, 2017 (7 years ago )
Last Updated
1 week ago