Parallels Desktop Downloads for Mac
Run Windows applications on your Mac — without rebooting
Try free for 14 days.
How to download Parallels Desktop
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Download and Install
Get the Parallels Desktop Trial and install it on your Mac in minutes.
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Set up your virtual environment
Easily create and run Windows, Linux, or an additional macOS instance—no rebooting required.
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Start exploring features
Access Windows applications, advanced development tools, and high-performance virtual machines.
Experience the power of virtualization made simple—all free for 14 days!
Why buy from Parallels
FAQ
Yes. Parallels Desktop is compatible with most modern Mac computers, including both Intel-based Macs and Macs with Apple silicon (M-series) chips running recent versions of macOS like Ventura or later. It requires that your Mac meets the minimum system requirements (such as enough RAM and disk space), and on Apple silicon Macs it supports ARM-based guest operating systems like Windows 11 ARM and various Linux distributions.
The Parallels Desktop installer itself is relatively small (about 600 MB ) but you’ll need additional disk space for the operating systems you install (for example, at least 16 GB or more for a Windows VM). For the software to run properly, your Mac should meet the minimum system requirements, which include macOS Big Sur (11.7) or newer, at least 4 GB of RAM (though more is recommended for smooth performance), and sufficient storage to support guest OS files and virtual machines.
Yes, you can download and install Parallels Desktop on more than one Mac, but how you use it depends on your license. Each Parallels Desktop license can typically be activated on one or two Macs at a time (depending on the edition and licensing terms), so you’ll need to sign in with your Parallels account and manage activations if you want to use it on multiple devices.