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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Windows look better on a Mac

iFone_luv on

South Africa

Parallels makes Windows look so natural on a Mac.

Easy, Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

Brendon.Myburgh on

South Africa

Well after struggling with other hypervisors, I have come back to Parallels my trusy old friend 🫳🏻 🎤

Terrible app

72579 on

South Africa

You can't use your own windows product-key to activate windows. You will be forced to buy a product key

theft !!!

Zgtds on

South Africa

I cancelled the trial the very same day I downloaded it. It was completely useless. Yet full payment went of now. I want my money back

it could have been good

Duccboi6plus9 on

South Africa

the subscription is ver expensive

subscribtion

24slade on

South Africa

kinda not cool of yall to make this app and still have us pay when you know bootcamp has been used too. isnt there a free version where i dont have to put in bank details? dont get me wrong id use the app, if i didnt have toput in bank card details. please make a version there a subscribtion isnt needed for reason smh shoulda known yall would dissapoint, its nothing new

Brilliant App

Amber RKB on

South Africa

I often forget I’m working off a MacBook, works brilliantly, and I’d highly recommend. I haven’t come across any real glitches and all my normal day to day activity hasn’t been affected, which include macros and working with SQL. Switching between the operating systems is super easy and with the drag and drop to share feature , I feel as if you have the best of both worlds. ISO Excel isn’t a match for its MS counterpart, so I tend to favour MS and with the parallels app, I don’t have to compromise, also works a treat if not a little slow with Pastel Partner (Sage), but that's the programme and not the app.

Does not want to download

Rooster.chicken on

South Africa

New macbook pro and the newest Mac Os 11 Big Sur and yet it still does not want to work.

working

Bings10000 on

South Africa

working well so far.

Over Heating MacBook Pro

AvishM on

South Africa

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch) 2.8 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

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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
4 days ago