Cross-platform development simplified!
Are you a developer striving to conquer the cross-platform development landscape using Windows or Linux virtual machines on your Mac?
Your quest for streamlined productivity and efficiency ends here.
Discover how Parallels Desktop can revolutionize your development process.
Unleash the power of cross-platform development on your Mac
Don't let platform limitations hinder your development journey. Take the next step towards cross-platform development success with the first solution authorized by Microsoft.
Seamless integration
Say goodbye to the hassles of juggling between Mac and Windows or Linux environments.
Parallels Desktop seamlessly integrates virtual machines into your Mac ecosystem, allowing you to harness the power of all platforms in perfect harmony.
Performance optimized
Our technology is designed to squeeze the maximum performance out of your hardware.
Enjoy smooth, lag-free operation even with resource-intensive development tasks.
Simplified workflow
We understand the importance of an efficient workflow.
That's why we offer a user-friendly interface, intuitive controls, and time-saving features. Focus on your code, not your setup.
Superior compatibility
Never worry about compatibility issues again.
Parallels Desktop is built to ensure that your cross-platform development environment is as flexible and compatible as possible.
Run any tool, software, or application you need.
Time-saving features
Boost your productivity with time-saving features like snapshots, backups, and templates.
Spend less time on setup and maintenance and more time on coding.
Optimal resources management
Maximize resource utilization and minimize overhead.
Parallels Desktop lets you allocate resources as needed, ensuring you have all the power required for your development tasks.
Parallels Desktop has several open-source projects hosted on GitHub. We invite all users and developers to contribute to enhancing our extensions and tools by actively participating in their development.
Your contributions, whether through code, bug fixes, or new features, are highly valued and can help shape the future of our product.
Examples include:
- Parallels Desktop Visual Studio Code extension
- Packer Templates and examples
- Parallels Desktop Command Line scripts
- AWS Terraform automation
- Vagrant plugin
- Parallels Desktop Driver for Docker Machine


Try Parallels Desktop today!
- Level up your cross-platform development game on your Mac.
- Join the ranks of developers who have discovered the advantages of Parallels Desktop.
- Say goodbye to compatibility headaches and performance bottlenecks.
Join the cross-platform development revolution!
System requirements
Parallels Desktop works with all modern Macs.
For the most up-to-date system requirements, please visit our Knowledge Base article.