Parallels Desktop at Mac App Store analyse

Parallels Desktop enables you to run Windows and other OSs on Mac seamlessly.

With Parallels Desktop, you get the advantages of macOS, Windows, and Linux on the same physical machine.

As the first Microsoft-authorized partner to run Windows on a Mac with Apple silicon, Parallels Desktop for Mac offers the ideal solution for running Windows 11 on your Apple silicon Mac.

Our App Store Edition runs in a sandbox. There are differences between our Parallels Desktop App Store and Standard and Pro editions. Learn more about the differences: https://kb.parallels.com/123796.

Try our Parallels Desktop App Store Edition for free with a 14-day trial. Scroll to in-app purchases for pricing.

Trusted by over 7+ million Mac users worldwide.

Named #1 best application for running Windows by About.com Readers Choice.

PCMag: "The best and fastest emulation software for running Windows, Linux, and even older versions of macOS on Intel-based Macs."

Macworld: "The best option for Mac users who need to run Windows software on their Mac."



KEY FEATURES

—Play hundreds of popular Windows games like Assassins Creed, Age of Empires, Minecraft, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and Half-Life 2. (limitations apply)

—Run Windows 11 on Arm Pro and Enterprise via Apple Silicon on your Mac.

— Access Windows apps like Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, AutoCAD Map 3D, QuickBooks, ArcGIS Pro, Power BI, and more.

—Support for Intel-based and ARM-based Macs and the latest macOS and Windows versions.

— Adjust resources allocated to the VM like CPU, GPU, and RAM for optimized performance.

— On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS.

— On a Mac with Apple silicon, you can run Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Workstation, Debian GNU/Linux, Kali Linux, and more.



With Parallels Desktop, you can experience Windows as if it were designed for Mac. Download today and start running Linux and Windows apps on your Mac!



SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

— On a Mac with an Intel processor, you can run most Windows, Linux, and macOS versions

— On a Mac with an Apple silicon chip, the following operating systems (ARM-based only) are supported for running in a virtual machine.

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

Debian GNU/Linux 12, 11, 10

Kali Linux 2023.1, 2022.2, 2022.1, 2021.3

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9

macOS Sonoma 14

macOS Ventura 13

macOS Monterey 12



See the complete list of supported operating systems and system requirements at https://kb.parallels.com/123800.



SUPPORT

Get 24/7 phone, chat, and email support if you purchase a Parallels Desktop App Store Edition subscription.

Upgrade to Parallels Desktop Standard Edition or Pro Edition and unlock more advanced features.

Learn more about the advanced features available in those versions at https://kb.parallels.com/en/123796.



ABOUT PARALLELS DESKTOP

Parallels Desktop is a powerful virtual desktop Mac application that enables users to run Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems and applications on their Mac with Intel or Apple silicon chips.

Parallels Desktop makes this possible through desktop virtualization, utilizing software technology to create a virtual machine (VM).

This VM functions as a virtual PC within your Mac, allowing you to install and operate operating systems just as they would on a physical computer.

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DISCLAIMER

It is not recommended that existing Parallels Desktop on the Standard or Pro version users move to Parallels Desktop App Store Edition. Learn more: https://kb.parallels.com/en/123796.

Latest version Parallels Desktop: 1.9.4

Parallels Desktop for Mac 1.9.4 (23885) update addresses the overall stability and security issues and includes the following additions and improvements: 

General 

• Adds OS badges to app icons displayed in macOS Spotlight search results, a helpful visual cue that tells you exactly which app you are about to launch. 
• Fixes the issue of USB devices not showing up correctly in virtual machines when connected to USB 2.0 ports. The fix requires macOS 14.5 or newer installed on your Mac. 

Windows 11 

• Brings the redesigned version of shared Mac folders which are now symlinks, which act like pointers to the files in your Mac folders while still appearing to be located on the Windows’s local drive. The change is applied only to the new virtual machines. To learn more, read our KB article https://kb.parallels.com/130138. 
• Fixes the issue that prevented NinjaTrader from starting correctly due to a shared folder issue. 
• Fixes the issue that prevented Mathematica and other apps from running correctly due to a shared folder issue. 
• Fixes the issue that prevented a Windows 11 virtual machine from installing correctly if the user attempted to open a .exe file on their Mac during the installation process. 
• Fixes the issue that triggered Windows crash (BSOD) when installing LabVIEW in Windows 11 virtual machines running on Apple Silicon Macs. 

What Will Be Deprecated or Removed from Parallels Desktop Soon 

According to the statistics from the users who participate in the Parallels Customer Experience program, some product features are used very seldom or not at all. We have decided to either stop supporting them or completely remove them from Parallels Desktop and focus on frequently used features and further enhancements. 

Below is the list of features that are no longer supported and will be removed – not in version 1.9.4, but in one of the next major versions of Parallels Desktop for Mac.

On all Mac computers, the following things are no longer supported: 

• Travel Mode 
• The 32-bit version of Parallels Tools for Windows and Linux 
• The option to download Parallels Access from the Parallels Desktop Preferences panel 

On Mac computers with Intel processors, the following things are no longer supported: 

• Resource Monitor 
• Support for macOS 10.5 to 10.8 and Oracle virtual machines 

Apps Changes History:

• 3 months ago: New App Version 1.9.0 ☛ 1.9.4