Welcome to Parallels Desktop for Mac
We’ve made it easy to run Windows on your Mac. Follow the steps below to get up and running quickly.
2. Install Windows or another operating system
Parallels Desktop will help you download and install Windows 10 in just a few clicks.
In this video, you'll find the playback speed has increased. The video shows a typical experience on a Mac powered by the Intel processor. Information on the M1 experience may be found in this article.
This video shows a typical experience on a Mac powered by the Intel processor (playback speed has been increased). To learn how to install Windows 11 on ARM Insider Preview on an Apple M1 chip Mac, watch this video.
Additional information on the M1 experience may be found in this article.
You can also use Windows from Boot Camp, transfer your PC, install Windows from your source, or install another operating system of your choice.
Some options are only available on Intel-powered Mac.
3. Install your favorite applications
Install any Windows app just as you would do it on a PC.
Open from Finder
Download from the Internet
Install from a USB disk
4. Enjoy the most powerful Windows on a Mac
Our 14-day trial offers a full-featured version of Parallels Desktop Pro Edition.
Full power
Use all Mac capabilities for heavy workloads.
24/7 support
Receive premium support during the trial.
Mac tools
Use Parallels® Toolbox to boost your productivity.