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

When I will you release them via ARM X64 Silicon, please?

Mr. Emmanuel B. Ache on

United Kingdom

To whom it may concern, As regards to the above, please, when will you introduce Microsoft Windows Server from 2012-2022R2? I look forward to your reply, and so far, Parallel is competent in its performance, however, alas, introduce Microsoft Windows Server series. Since if you do, your subscribers will be unfathomable, in terms of, revenue, Thank you...

Just switched to mac from PC

Jake5537 on

United Kingdom

I switched from pc to mac because of uni and this is the best way to get windows on a mac.. not perfect but it's still really good :)

amazing

shahin1990lp on

United Kingdom

awesome

Awesome

RhysLewisBIM on

United Kingdom

A breeze to install & use!

So Simple

Dirty Buzz on

United Kingdom

Very easy and straight forward to use.

amazing !!!

mewkledream on

United Kingdom

i love this app so much, i can use winamp and play old emulated software thanks to it, all the while having access to my xbox games.

Easy to use even for a novice

Nabs012356789;;?,?!wee on

United Kingdom

Managed to download it and got it starting without any major issue, wonderful package really. the first ever review I have written for a sofware package all these years !

WOW

Quattro man on

United Kingdom

Excellent app. very easy to use and allows running windows on Mac like a dream.

Move on... There better are alternatives now.

colly wobbles on

United Kingdom

After a long history of trying this software, being disapponted with pricing policies being retrospective applied. i can move on, VMWare is back with Fusion 13; it's great, and it's free!

Just works Beautifully..

ghalligan on

United Kingdom

They say no pain no gain, well this was the complete oppsite - Up and running in minutes, great performance every device works as expected. Even USB had no issues - Yes I am looking at you Virtualbox....... In short, I dont like spending money but this is worth every penny for my sanity restored.

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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
3 days ago