Run Windows on Mac with a virtual machine

Name: Parallels Desktop for Mac
Brand: Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac
SKU: PDFM-SUB-ONL-1Y
Rating: 4.4 (1483 reviews)

Run Windows on Mac with our virtual desktop for easy, powerful, seamless performance.

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Experience the best of both macOS and Windows with Parallels Desktop for Mac, unlocking powerful performance and seamless interaction

Drag and drop files and images between Windows and Mac Apps

Choose your view

Make Windows invisible while still using its applications in Coherence Mode, or if you're new to Mac you can set Windows in full screen.

Drag and drop files and images between Windows and Mac Apps

Transfer files between operating systems without the need for external devices or complicated steps, improving productivity and making it more convenient to work with both operating systems.

Open files on Finder with Windows

Directly access and open files stored on your Mac within the Windows environment, providing a seamless integration between the two platforms and allowing you to leverage the capabilities of Windows applications while conveniently accessing and manipulating files from your Mac's Finder.

Play Windows-exclusive games on your Mac

Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac with the same optimal performance that you would on a PC, including Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, Half-Life 2, Age of Empires series, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and many more.*

*Supports up to DirectX 11.

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Features	Standard Edition	Pro Edition	Business Edition
Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models	Subscription only
Virtual RAM for each VM	8 GB vRAM	128 GB vRAM	128 GB vRAM
Virtual CPUs for each VM**	4 vCPUs	32 vCPUs	32 vCPUs
Experience Windows as if it was designed for Mac: use Mac files, keyboard, trackpad, camera & mic, sound, graphics, Touch ID, and many more
Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more
Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and multiple virtual machines
Develop, automate, test, and debug software in multiple operating systems simultaneously
Premium 24/7 phone and email support	Subscription only
Integrations with VS Code, Vagrant, Packer, Docker, Minikube, and more
Advanced tools for virtual networking, debugging, and automation
Automate CI/CD workflows with Command Line Interface (prlctl, prlsrvctl)
Deliver Windows on Mac across your organization to run business-critical applications and free developers from the hassle of using multiple computers. Secure and key-free with SSO/SAML integration option
Enable employees to download a preconfigured Windows installation to their Mac
Per-user licensing option for companies that are ready to use SSO/SAML/SCIM integration
Centralized administration and management and unified volume licensing for mass deployment
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* Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise ** Up to 22 CPU on a Mac with Apple silicon (M2 Ultra)	Buy now Upgrade	Buy now Upgrade	Buy now

* Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise ** Up to 22 CPU on a Mac with Apple silicon (M2 Ultra)	Upgrade	Upgrade

Standard Edition
Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models	Subscription only
Virtual RAM for each VM	8 GB vRAM
Virtual CPUs for each VM**	4 vCPUs
Experience Windows as if it was designed for Mac: use Mac files, keyboard, trackpad, camera & mic, sound, graphics, Touch ID, and many more
Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more
Premium 24/7 phone and email support	Subscription only
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Pro Edition All the Standard Edition features PLUS:
Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models
Virtual RAM for each VM	128 GB vRAM
Virtual CPUs for each VM**	32 vCPUs
Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and multiple virtual machines
Develop, automate, test, and debug software in multiple operating systems simultaneously
Deliver Windows on Mac across your organization to run business-critical applications and free developers from the hassle of using multiple computers. Secure and key-free with SSO/SAML integration option
Premium 24/7 phone and email support
Integrations with VS Code, Vagrant, Packer, Docker, Minikube, and more
Advanced tools for virtual networking, debugging, and automation
Automate CI/CD workflows with Command Line Interface (prlctl, prlsrvctl)
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Business Edition All the Standard and Pro Edition features PLUS:
Enable employees to download a preconfigured Windows installation to their Mac
Per-user licensing option for companies that are ready to use SSO/SAML/SCIM integration
Centralized administration and management and unified volume licensing for mass deployment
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* Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise
** Up to 22 CPU on a Mac with Apple silicon (M2 Ultra)

Trusted by well-known organizations.

Run most applications such as Microsoft Office, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more.

Operating system

macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer
macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer
macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer
macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer^[1]
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer^[1]
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer^[1]

Processor

Any Apple silicon chip
Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processor

Memory

4 GB of RAM

Storage

600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation
Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS)

Graphics

Apple M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips

Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cards

^[1] — an earlier product version is installed

For graphics-intensive applications, high loads, and running multiple virtual machines.

Operating system

macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer
macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer
macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer
macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer^[1]
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer^[1]
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer^[1]

Processor

Apple M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips
Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 or Xeon processor

Memory

16 GB of RAM or more

Storage

600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation
Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS)

Graphics

Apple M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips

AMD Radeon Pro graphics card

^[1] — an earlier product version is installed

Supported guest operating systems

Supported Guest Operating Systems (Mac with Apple silicon):

Only Arm versions of operating systems are supported.

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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Debian GNU/Linux 12, 11, 10
Kali Linux 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2021.3
CentOS Stream 9
macOS Monterey 12 (in-app download)
macOS Ventura 13 (in-app download)
macOS Sonoma 14 (in-app download)

Supported guest operating systems (Mac with Intel processors):

Only x86 versions of operating systems are supported.

Windows 11 (recommended)
Windows 10^[1]
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2012 R2
Boot2Docker
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9,8 and 7
CentOS Linux 9 Stream, 8, 7
Fedora Linux 38 and 37
Ubuntu 23.04, 22.04 LTS, 21.10, 21.04, 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS
Debian GNU/Linux 11, 10
Suse Linux Enterprise 15
OpenSUSE Linux 15.5 and 15.4
Linux Mint 20
Kali 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2020.2, 2019, 2018
Elementary OS 7
Manjaro 22 and 21
Mageia 8
Gentoo Linux^[2]
Solaris 11 and 10^[2]
openBSD 6^[2]
FreeBSD 12 and 11^[2]
openVZ 7
eComStation 2 and 1.2^[2]
ReactOS 0.4^[2]
Android OS (in-app download only)
macOS Ventura 13.0^[3]
macOS Monterey 12.0^[3]
macOS Big Sur 11.0^[3]
macOS Catalina 10.15^[3]
macOS Mojave 10.14.x^[3]
macOS High Sierra 10.13.x^[3]
macOS Sierra 10.12.x^[3]
OS X El Capitan 10.11.x^[3]
OS X Yosemite 10.10.x^[3]
OS X Mavericks 10.9.x^[3]
Mac OS X Leopard Server 10.5.x - OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x^[3][4]
and many more...
[1] — Only the 64-bit version is supported.
[2] — Parallels Tools are not available for this operating system.
[3] — Requires a Mac computer that supports the operating system as a host OS.
[4] — Starting Parallels Desktop 19.3.0 Parallels Desktop no longer supports virtual machines with these operating systems.
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Note: To run legacy Windows OS versions (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1), download and use Parallels Tools version 18.3.0. Learn more at https://kb.parallels.com/en/129252.
Parallels Desktop for Mac emulates PC hardware, so operating systems that are not present in this list can work as well. You can download the Parallels Desktop trial and install an operating system of your choice. If it doesn’t work and you believe it should be supported, let us know at Parallels Forum.
To learn more about limitations of running Windows 11 in Parallels Desktop, please visit KB 129497.

For information about supported Linux kernel versions, please visit KB 129963.

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Trusted by over 7 million Mac users worldwide

TR Score 8.7 out of 10

If you need to run Windows Apps and are Mac User, buy Parallels. Best decision you can make.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Parallels Desktop work?

Parallels Desktop enables you to add Windows, Linux, or another operating system to your Mac by creating a virtual machine (VM)—a virtual PC inside your Mac. You can then install Windows or another OS on the virtual machine, just as you would on a physical computer. Run multiple OSs at the same time, all on your Mac. It's like having two computers in one!

What can I do with Parallels Desktop?

Open Windows applications side by side with macOS applications, without having to restart.
Copy and paste text or drag and drop objects between Mac and Windows.
Run Windows games and other 3D applications.
Transfer all your data from a PC and use it on a Mac.*
Easily share files, devices, and other resources between Windows and Mac.
Install multiple operating systems, such as different versions of Windows, Linux, copies of macOS*, and free virtual appliances—and use them together.
And much more…

How do I install Windows on my Mac?

Parallels Desktop makes it easy to get started within minutes. Just follow our Installation Assistant and click "Install Windows." – Parallels Desktop will download and install Windows 11 automatically.

You can provide your own Microsoft Windows license key, purchase a new Windows license from the Microsoft Store, or transfer an existing Boot Camp partition with Windows already installed.

What if I'm already using Boot Camp?

With Parallels Desktop, you can switch between Mac and Windows without ever needing to reboot your computer.

If you have already installed Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp, you can set Parallels Desktop to run Windows from the Boot Camp Partition or import Windows and your data from Boot Camp into Parallels Desktop as a new virtual machine.

To use Windows from Boot Camp, install Parallels Desktop and usethe Installation Assistant.

How do I play Windows games on Mac?

Play hundreds of Windows-exclusive games on a Mac using Parallels Desktop. Enable the Gaming profile to supply more RAM and CPU power to Windows for optimal performance and experience. Download a free 14-day trial of Parallels Desktop and find out if your desired game(s) are supported.

What are the system requirements for Parallels Desktop?

System requirements are available at https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/resources/.

What if I need multiple licenses and license management for my team or organization?

Check out Parallels Desktop Business Edition.

Do you have educational pricing for students or faculty?

Parallels offers exclusive discounts for students currently enrolled in a qualified institution or professional educators who are currently employed at a qualified institution. Educational discounts can save users up to 50%. Start by verifying eligibility.

What is Parallels Desktop Pro Edition?

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition offers the capabilities you know and love, plus it is packed with extra features, including:

More Power — Parallels Desktop Pro Edition gives your virtual machines more processing power, up to 128 GB vRAM and 32 vCPUs per virtual machine on Intel-based Mac, and up to 62 GB vRAM and 18 vCPUs per virtual machine on Apple M-series Mac.
VM Upload and Deployment — upload and deploy large VM files by converting a VM bundle into a single file.
Command Line Interface — Use Command Line Interface tools to control Parallels Desktop and manage VMs, including their settings and configuration. Command Line interface also enables additional integrations like Vagrant.
Visual Studio Plug-In — Develop software in one virtual machine and test in others, with just one click.
Nested Virtualization Support* – Support is available for the following:
- VMware ESXi virtual machines
- Xen and kernel-based virtual machines in versions of Linux that support Xen and KV
- Android emulator for Visual Studio in Windows
- iPhone emulator for Visual Studio in Windows
- Xamarin. Android in Windows
- Android Studio in Windows
- Embarcadero RAD Studio in Windows
- Docker for Windows
- Microsoft Visual Studio + TwinCat 3 (experimental)

Learn more about Parallels Desktop Pro Edition.

How do I create a new virtual machine?

Download Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Open the downloaded file and double click "Install".
Follow the installation process.
Download and install Windows 11 via Installation Assistant, or skip to install other operating systems, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, or other Linux systems supported by Parallels Desktop. See all Guest Operating Systems.

What is your return policy?

Parallels offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases made on parallels.com. If you purchased from another retailer, please check their return policy.

Where can I get more info?

User guides and resources can be found on our Technical Documentation and Resources page. Or visit Support.

Which editions of Windows has Microsoft confirmed will be officially compatible with Mac with Apple silicon?

Microsoft has confirmed that Parallels Desktop for Mac used with Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions is an officially compatible solution for customers on Apple M series Mac computers.

Do Parallels Desktop users have to purchase new Windows license keys?

Users will be able to bring their own Windows 11 license keys if they have a key that can be used to activate Windows.

Are there limitations or known issues with Parallels Desktop used with Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise on Apple M series Mac?

To learn more about any limitations running Windows 11 on Parallels Desktop, please visit https://kb.parallels.com/129497

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Standard Edition

Limited version for those that need to run Windows applications on base model Mac computers.

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Supports future operating systems.
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Current version only. Full compatibility with future versions not guaranteed.

$129.99

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Pro Edition

Versatile, fully loaded version for developers, individual business users, and gamers seeking the best performance and productivity.

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Supports future operating systems.
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Parallels® Desktop 19 for Mac

Windows on Arm + Mac M-Series, M1, M2 and M3 + Parallels Desktop

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Experience the best of both macOS and Windows with Parallels Desktop for Mac, unlocking powerful performance and seamless interaction

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Download, install, and configure Windows 11 on your Mac in two clicks

Experience a perfect synergy between macOS and Windows

Smooth integration allows you to be more productive

And so much more.

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Trusted by well-known organizations.

System requirements

Operating system

Processor

Memory

Storage

Graphics

Operating system

Processor

Memory

Storage

Graphics

Supported Guest Operating Systems (Mac with Apple silicon):

Supported guest operating systems (Mac with Intel processors):

Why buy from Parallels

30-day money back guarantee

Live support

Authorized by Microsoft

Extra value

Trusted by over 7 million Mac users worldwide

Frequently asked questions

Standard Edition

Pro Edition

Run Windows on Mac.
Easy. Powerful. Seamless.

Parallels^® Desktop 19 for Mac