Run Windows on Mac

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

• Optimized for the latest Windows 10 updates, macOS Catalina and macOS Big Sur 11
• Play PC games and run demanding graphics software
• Work with Windows-based accounting and trading software
• Run all your favorite Windows software on your Mac, MacBook, or iMac!

Over 7 Million Users and Praised by Experts

“It’s always been astonishing that it’s faster to start up a Parallels PC than a real one. On my MacBook Air, I’m up and running in Windows six seconds after I double-click the Parallels icon.”David Pogue, The New York Times

“Of all the ways to run Windows on a Mac, Parallels Desktop is my favorite because it just works. It’s fast, it’s reliable, and there’s no need to futz about with confusing setting or convoluted setup processes.”Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, ZDNet

“Unlike Apple’s Boot Camp, Parallels lets you run both operating systems at the same time.”Larry Magid, Forbes

”Parallels Desktop is the easiest, fastest, and most tightly integrated app for running Windows apps or the Windows desktop in Apple OS X.”Edward Mendelson, PCMag.com

“The latest version of Parallels, the popular Windows virtualization tool for Mac OS X, almost feels like its trolling Apple.”Engadget

“The software has been iterating over a decade and now makes Windows feel like part of the macOS. You can also virtualize Linux, Android, and just about anything that runs on Intel chips including another instance of macOS—great for testing macOS Betas!”9to5Mac

Fast, Powerful and Easy

Whether you need to run Windows programs that don’t have Mac versions, or you are making the switch from PC to Mac and need to transfer your data, Parallels Desktop has you covered.

In this video, you’ll find the playback speed has increased. The video shows a typical experience on a Mac powered by the Intel processor. Information on the M1 experience may be found in this article.

Parallels Desktop for Mac Features

Ultimate Flexibility

Touch Bar

Works with Boot Camp

One-Click Tuning

• Office 365 Integration
  Allows Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents in Safari to open in their native Windows Office app.
• Works with Boot Camp
  Reuse your existing Boot Camp installation. Converting a virtual machine from Boot Camp is easy, just follow our installation assistant at startup.
• Retina Display Support
  Smart resizing and independent screen resolutions for separate displays.
• One-Click Tuning
  Select productivity, games, design, software testing, or development and Parallels Desktop will optimize your VM settings and performance for you.
• Instant Access
  Launch and access Windows applications right from the Mac Dock.

• Save Disk Space
  Get the most out of your Mac with automatic Disk Space optimization.
• Volume License Key
  Unified volume license key, centralized license management and advanced security features are available in Parallels Desktop Business Edition.
• Travel Mode
  Extend battery life while away from a power source.
• Parallels ToolboxBonus with Subscription!
  Over 30 one-touch tools—clean your drive, take screenshots, download a video and more—all with just a single click.
• Remote AccessBonus with Subscription!
  Remote access to your Mac from any iOS device, Android device or browser with Parallels Access ® .
• 24/7 Support
  Premium 24/7 phone, email and social support after activation.

• Share Mac applications with Windows
• Automatic resolution change
• Single cloud storage space between Mac and Windows
• Drag and drop files between Mac and Windows
• Copy and paste files or text between Mac and Windows
• Launch Windows applications right from the Dock
• Move your PC to Mac in a few easy steps
• Assign any USB devices to your Mac or Windows
• Retina display support for Windows
• Volume control synchronization
• Open any site in Microsoft Explorer right from Safari ® browser
• Apply macOS Parental Control to Windows applications
• Windows alerts in Mac Notification Center
• Mac dictation inside Windows applications
• See the number of unread emails in the Dock
• “Reveal in Windows Explorer” in macOS files menu
• Virtual machine encryption
• Linked clones for VMs*
• Vagrant provider*
• 32 vCPUs and 128 GB vRAM*
• Nested virtualization for Linux*
• Drag and drop files in macOS guests
• Real-time virtual disk optimization
• Create VM from VHD and VMDK disks*
• Drag and drop to create VM
• Disk Space Wizard optimizes your disk space
• Shared folders and printers for Linux VMs
• Windows applications in Launchpad
• Power Nap in Windows
• Use Force Touch to look up definitions
• New virtual machine wizard
• Mission Control support
• Presentation Wizard prevents most projector issues
• Drop files onto Outlook to create a new message
• Multi-language keyboard sync
• Picture-in-Picture view

• Share Bluetooth between Mac and Windows
• macOS guest support
• Spaces functionality for Windows applications
• Mission Control exposes your Windows applications
• DirectX support
• Thunderbolt support
• Licensing portal*
• Firewire support
• USB-C and USB 3.0 support
• Work without risk with Snapshots
• Safeguard your VM with encryption
• 2 GB video memory support
• Finder tabs work with Windows applications
• AVX512 instruction set support
• Mojave support
• Disk usage optimizations
• Report disk space left on Mac
• Express installation of Windows 10
• Native Mojave screenshots
• Auto allocation of video memory
• “Free Up Disk Space” wizard
• Free OS downloads
• Coherence for external displays
• Continuity camera support
• Touch Bar support
• Shared smart card reader
• Multi-monitor support
• 4K shared camera support
• CPU usage indicator
• Mojave Quick Look support
• Pressure sensitivity support
• Resource usage monitor
• OpenGL support
• Offer to import Boot Camp
• Auto-detect games keyboard
• And many more…

*Available with Parallels Desktop Pro Edition and Business Edition subscriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Parallels Desktop work?

To add Windows, Linux, or another operating system to your Mac, Parallels Desktop creates a virtual machine (VM)—a virtual PC inside your Mac. You can then install Windows on the virtual machine, just as you would install any operating system on a regular computer. Run multiple OSs at the same time, all on your Mac. It’s like two computers in one!

What can I do with Parallels Desktop?

• Open Windows applications side by side with your macOS applications, without having to restart your Mac
• Copy and paste text or drag and drop objects between Mac and Windows.
• Run Windows games and other 3D applications.
• Transfer all your data from a PC and use it on your Mac.*
• Easily share files, devices, and other resources between Windows and Mac.
• Install other operating systems, such as versions of Windows, Linux, another copy of macOS* and free virtual appliances—and use them together.
• And much more…

How do I get Windows?

There are several ways to install Windows (or any other operating system) in a virtual machine, and Parallels Desktop makes it easy to get started within minutes.

On Intel-powered Mac computers it is simple to install Windows. Just follow our Installation Assistant and click “Install Windows.” On Apple M1 chip-powered Mac computers you can install Windows by following the instructions in this article.

You can provide your own Microsoft Windows license key, purchase Windows directly from within Parallels Desktop, or transfer an existing Boot Camp partition with Windows already installed.

This screenshot illustrates the installation experience on an Intel-powered Mac and there is a separate article with installation information for the Apple M1 chip-powered Mac.

Transfer is only available for Intel-powered Mac and PC

What if I’m already using Boot Camp?

With Parallels Desktop, you can switch between Mac and Windows without ever needing to reboot your computer.

If you have already installed Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp, you can set Parallels Desktop to run Windows from the Boot Camp Partition or import Windows and your data from Boot Camp into Parallels Desktop as a new virtual machine.

To use Windows from Boot Camp, install Parallels Desktop and follow the Installation Assistant.

How do I play Windows games on Mac?

Play your Windows-only game on a Mac using Parallels Desktop. Parallels Desktop even has a virtual machine setting dedicated to gaming to optimize performance. With ongoing support for DirectX and OpenGL, many popular games and game engines are supported within Parallels Desktop. Download a free 14-day trial of Parallels Desktop and see if your desired game is supported.

What are the system requirements for Parallels Desktop?

What if I need multiple licenses and license management?

Need Parallels Desktop for your team? Check out Parallels Desktop Business Edition.

Do you have educational pricing for students or faculty?

Parallels offers exclusive discounts for educational students currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution or professional educators who are currently employed. Educational discounts can save users up to 50% off by verifying their eligibility.

What is Parallels Desktop Pro Edition?

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition is packed with extra features, including:

На macOS стало проще запускать игры для Windows

Пользователи операционной системы macOS довольствуются небольшим набором игр из Steam и Mac App Store, а также у них есть возможность запускать старые релизы через программы виртуализации. Разработчики пакета Parallels Desktop сделали запуск игр и тяжёлых графических программ для Windows на macOS чуть проще с последним обновлением — в нём появилась поддержка DirectX 11.

Реализация технологии рендеринга через Apple Metal ускоряет отрисовку графики примерно на 15 %. Этого всё ещё недостаточно, чтобы запускать на macOS новейшие Windows-игры с отличным уровнем графики, но виртуализировать релизы 5–7-летней давности вместе с 3ds Max и Microsoft Office — вполне. В официальном списке изменений разработчики гарантируют работу таких игр, как Madden NFL 19, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Anno 2205, Railway Empire, Space Engineers, Frostpunk, Risk of Rain 2, FIFA 19, Fallout 4, Elite Dangerous, Prey (2017), Crysis 3, Anno 1800. Пакет виртуализации Parallels Desktop 15 также получит поддержку функции Sidecar из операционной системы macOS Catalina. С помощью неё можно расширить экран компьютера на iPad. Таким образом пользователи пакета смогут запускать Windows-приложения прямо на экране планшета Apple.

Также среди нововведений пятнадцатой версии Parallels Desktop: поддержка расширенной работы со стилусом Apple Pencil, улучшенный drag-and-drop между двумя системами, поддержка звуковых карт Intel HDA, улучшенная поддержка Bluetooth и другие. Обновлённый пакет виртуализации уже доступен для покупки, однако новые функции, связанные с macOS 10.15, появятся только ближе к релизу этой операционной системы позже в этом году. Стоимость новой лицензии Parallels Desktop 15 составляет 4990 рублей, а обновление со старой версии — 2490 рублей.

Parallel mac windows games

Note: With the release of macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update, Apple improved connectivity of Bluetooth devices.

In Parallels Desktop 15 you can connect Bluetooth controllers to Windows.

The following controllers are supported:

• Play Station DualShock 4
• Xbox One Bluetooth
• SteelSeries Nimbus

Set up the controller

It is important to have good batteries installed, the controller may not work correctly and will disconnect quickly with the weak ones.

1. Open Windows virtual machine’s configuration >Hardware >USB & Bluetooth > enable Share Bluetooth device with Windows option.
2. In Windows navigate to Start menu >Settings>Devices >Bluetooth & other devices > click on Add Bluetooth or other device option.
3. In the appeared window choose Bluetooth.

NOTE: ignore Everything else option even though it mentions Xbox controller.

Grab the controller, press and hold pairing button(s) depending on the controller you have got for several seconds until you see your device in the list, then click it.

When you get macOS Connection Request pop-up from your controller, ignore it, go back to Windows instead.

In Windows enter PIN 00 for the controller, then select click Connect, then Done to finish the device installation.

IMPORTANT: if you shut down Windows you need to pair the controller again using the same steps.

However if you suspend/resume Windows virtual machine or restart Parallels Desktop without shutting down Windows, the controller will automatically reconnect, no need to pair it again in this case.

NOTE: before pairing the controller again remove the previously added controller from the paired devices list.

Xbox One controller fails to connect or loses connection shortly in Windows virtual machine

This can happen even if you have got good batteries installed in Xbox One.

To resolve it please do the following:

1. Remove the controller from the paired devices list (Start menu >Settings>Devices >Bluetooth & other devices > Other devices).
2. Shut down Windows virtual machine (Actions >Shut Down).
3. Restart the Mac.
4. Start Windows and pair the controller again.

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