What’s New in Version 13
Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac boosts performance, with hundreds of new features and even more tools for everyday tasks on both Mac and Windows. Clean your drive, secure private files, download videos, make GIFs, and more. Optimized for macOS High Sierra and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Increased Performance
Over 47% faster access to Windows files and documents
Faster File Transfer
Move, copy, and transfer at lightning speed with modern USB 3.0 mass storage devices and external Thunderbolt SSD devices
More Power
Now featuring up to 32 vCPU and 128 GB vRAM per virtual machine with Parallels Desktop® for Mac Pro Edition
Release Ready
Optimized for macOS High Sierra (10.13) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
The Beauty of Mac and Windows—Unleashed
Touch Bar
Includes support for Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as additional integration for the Windows Start Menu and Desktop, including Cortana, Task View, and Taskbar pinned elements.
Touch Bar Wizard
Add your favorite Windows applications to the Touch Bar of your MacBook Pro®.
Dynamic Resolution
Changing window size, booting, and rebooting Windows is smoother than ever.
Enhanced Retina Support
Display support for your Windows applications in scaled mode.
People Bar
Bring the upcoming Windows 10 People Bar feature to Mac. View recent contacts in the Windows Taskbar or Mac Dock.
Picture-in-Picture
Monitor your virtual machine with ease using this new view mode.
PLUS 30+ Tools to Simplify Everyday Tasks on Mac and Windows
Do Not Sleep
Prevent your computer from going to sleep and your display from dimming. Ensure a task or presentation won’t be interrupted by disabling settings that would allow the computer to go to sleep.
Convert a Video
Optimize your home movie or television shows for iPad or iPhone.
Lock Screen
Immediately lock your screen to prevent unauthorized access to your computer—no need to wait until the password-protected screen saver kicks in.
Clean Drive
Keeps your Mac clutter-free and running at max speed. Scans, detects, and lets you choose what to delete.
Hide Desktop
Hide all the files, folders, and other icons on your desktop when you’re doing a presentation, sharing or recording your screen, or taking screenshots.
Archive Your Files
Compress files with one click to use less storage space. Unarchive any archived files, RAR, zip, and more.
Make GIF
Easily create and customize animated GIFs from videos. Adjust start and end points, add captions, choose frame rate and size, and save instantly on your desktop.
Download a Video
Download your favorite videos from the Internet: Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, and many more.
Do Not Disturb
Avoid distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. When activated, all notifications and the Dock app animations are disabled.
Compare Editions |
Parallels Desktop For Home and Student Use |
Pro Edition For Professionals, Developers, and Small Teams |
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| Upgrade Now £34.99 | Upgrade to Pro Edition £34.99/yr | |
| Optimized for macOS High Sierra | ||
| Retina Support for Windows Applications | ||
| 30+ one-touch tools, including top rated Presentation Mode and Download Video | ||
| Customize Touch Bar for Windows Applications | ||
| Free upgrades to newer versions | ||
| Microsoft Visual Studio® plug-in | ||
| Additional features for software developers, web developers, and testers | ||
| Advanced networking tools | ||
| Support for business cloud services | ||
| Virtual RAM/Virtual CPUs for each VM | 8 GB vRAM 4 vCPUs for each VM |
128 GB vRAM 32 vCPUs for each VM |
| Premium 24/7 phone and email support | For up to 30-days after activation |
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