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 homeHome
Continue using your trusted Windows applications, including perpetual versions of existing software or entertainment and hobby-related apps.
For schoolSchool
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.
For workWork
Parallels Desktop is authorized by Microsoft to run the Arm version of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on a Mac with Apple silicon.
For power usersPower users
Discover the power of Pro Edition to run graphically demanding and resource-intensive applications, high loads, and multiple virtual machines.
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).
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.
BASIC FEATURES
Parallels Desktop 19 Standard allows Mac users to run Windows, Linux, or other operating systems seamlessy alongside macOS, supporting thousands of applications including Microsoft Office 365, accounting, trading, SAP, MATLAB and more; it offers automatic major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models subscription-based.
WHAT'S NEW
Parallels Desktop 19 delivers full compatibility with macOS Sonoma 14 as both host and guest OS; introduces a redesigned app icon and updated dialogs; enables Touch ID use for logging into Windows VMs; improves OpenGL support up to version 4.1 and enhances performance for apps like ArcGIS Pro; adds IPP-based shared printing on Sonoma; improves multi-touch gestures and dynamic VM resolution, and supports easier installation and management of macOS VMs on Apple Silicon.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Requires Mac with Apple Silicon (any Apple chip) or Intel Core i5/i7/i9/M/Xeon processor, running macOS Sequoia 15.0+, Sonoma 14.5+, Ventura 13.2+, Monterey 12.6+, Big Sur 11.7+, Catalina 10.15.7+, Mojave 10.14.6+. Needs minimum 4 GB RAM and 600 MB disk for Parallels app; additional ≥16 GB disk space for each Windows guest; graphics require Apple Silicon or Intel/AMD/NVIDIA GPU.
USER INTERFACES LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, simplified Chinese, and others (multiple languages supported across UI).
BRAND
Parallels
TYPE
Virtualization software
FOR OPERATING SYSTEM
Host support: macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave; guest support: Windows 11/10, Windows Server 2025/2022/2019/2016, and major Linux distros (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, CentOS, Kali, etc.), as well as macOS VMs on Apple Silicon.
LICENSE CATEGORY
Subscription-based software
FORMAT
Digital Download
MODEL
Parallels Desktop 19 Standard
COUNTRY OF USE
Global
MANUFACTURER COUNTRY