Run Windows applications on your Mac effortlessly.
Easy. Powerful. Seamless.

Maximize your Mac's potential by running Windows and Windows applications on a virtual machine. Access over 200,000 apps to work, study and play effortlessly. Authorized by Microsoft.

For home

Continue using your trusted Windows applications, including perpetual versions of existing software or entertainment and hobby-related apps.

Comfortable using Windows? We've got you covered. Enjoy the best Windows has to offer, fully integrated into your Mac environment.

Streamline your financial tasks with easy access to the most popular accounting software like MYOB, QuickBooks and many more.

Experience the full power of Microsoft Office on Windows with advanced macros, extensive plugin support, and superior compatibility.

For school

Parallels Desktop unlocks your Mac’s capability to run specialized Windows software like Matlab, Ansys, SolidWorks, Altium Designer, and other data analysis and engineering software.

Download and run a variety of ready-to-use Linux distributions to study computer science and software engineering

Download and run a variety of ready-to-use Linux distributions to study computer science and software engineering.

Run Articulate 360 to embrace e-learning and create online courses on your Mac

Run Articulate 360 to develop e-learning content and create online courses on your Mac.

For work

Parallels Desktop is authorized by Microsoft to run the Arm version of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on a Mac with Apple silicon.

Run the full-featured version of any Microsoft

Unlock the full power of Microsoft Office 365 on your Mac and take advantage of Windows-only add-ons for Excel and PowerPoint.

Run any Microsoft app on your Mac

Run the full-featured version of any Microsoft app on your Mac, including Power BI, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher, and more.

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite, including WPS Office, Hancom Office, and others.

Use your preferred Windows-based office suite

Experience the best m

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. (Mac and Windows apps open at the same time).

MacOS and Windows have to offer with Parallels Desktop for Mac, unlocking powerful performance and seamless interaction

Choose your view

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. Leverage the capabilities of Windows applications while conveniently accessing and manipulating files from your Mac's Finder.

Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac

Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac, including Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, Half-Life 2, Age of Empires series, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League and many more.