Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac is a fast, easy and powerful application for running Windows on Intel and Apple M-series chips all without rebooting. Switch seamlessly between Mac and Windows applications and use the Parallels Toolbox with over 40 practical tools to simplify everyday tasks. No wonder millions of Mac users love Parallels.
Fast, efficient, easy
- Run the Windows applications you need on your favourite Mac. Move all your files, apps and more from your PC to your Mac. Run the most demanding applications like Visual Studio and SketchUp without compromise.
- Quickly switch between a wide range of operating systems without rebooting, including Windows, Linux and more. Get started in minutes and easily adapt to your needs.
Run Windows on a Mac without restarting
- Run over 200,000 Windows applications on your Mac, including Microsoft Office for Windows.
- Download and install Windows on your Intel or Apple M series Mac.
- Seamlessly copy and paste text or drag and drop files between Mac and Windows computers.
- Create and test across multiple operating systems in a virtual machine for Mac.
- Run Windows applications effortlessly without slowing down your Mac.
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Ultimate flexibility
Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7, Linux, macOS* and more. You no longer have to choose between your PC and your Mac.
Touch Bar
Windows and popular applications support Mac Touch Bar integration with Parallels Desktop. You get instant access to the right actions and can customise them to suit your needs.
One-click customisation
Choose productivity, gaming, designPRO, software testing PRO or development PRO, and Parallels Desktop optimises the settings and performance of your virtual machine.
Works with Boot Camp
Reuse your existing Boot Camp installation. Using Boot Camp in a Parallels Desktop virtual machine is easy - just follow our installation wizard at startup.
Fast, efficient and easy
Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Access, Quicken, QuickBooks, Visual Studio and even graphics-intensive games and CAD programs without compromising performance or rebooting.
Support for macOS Monterey
Parallels Desktop 17 is optimised for the latest macOS 12 Monterey with enhanced drag-and-drop that allows text and images to be easily dropped into macOS Monterey Quick Note from Windows applications. Easy installation of macOS Monterey on a virtual machine using the Parallels Desktop 17 Installation Assistant.
Optimised for the Apple M1 chip
Parallels Desktop 17 has been rebuilt and optimised to run natively on any Mac, whether it's an Intel processor or an Apple M1 chip. This version is designed to deliver faster resumes on Windows, Linux and macOS, 6x faster OpenGL graphics performance and lightning-fast Windows booting on a Mac with an Apple M1 chip.
Integration with Office 365
Allows you to open Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents in the Safari browser in their native Windows Office application.
Save disk space
Get the most out of your Mac with automatic disk space optimisation and a disk space freeing assistant.
Parallels Toolbox - Bonus with subscription!
More than 30 one-touch tools - clean up your drive, take screenshots, download videos, and more - all with one click.
Retina display support
Smart resizing and independent screen resolutions for separate displays.
Omnibus licence key
A unified bulk licence key, centralised licence management and advanced security features are available in Parallels Desktop Business Edition.
Instant access
Launch Windows applications and use them directly from the Mac Dock.
Travel mode
Extend battery life away from a power source.
24/7 support
Premium 24/7 phone, email and community support when activated.