Run Windows and Mac apps side by side

Choose your view to make Windows invisible while still using its applications, or keep the familiar Windows background and controls on your Mac.

Now Supporting Windows 10 and macOS

Run Windows 10 and macOS with ease. Use Microsoft Cortana®, your virtual assistant, on your Mac.

Switch from your PC to your Mac

We make it easy to get all of your files, applications, browser bookmarks, and more from your PC to your Mac; just follow the setup assistant.

Robust Performance

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition gives your virtual machines more processing power. Up to 64 GB vRAM and 16 vCPUs per virtual machine lets you run even the most demanding applications.

Not just for Windows

Run a wide array of operating systems including OS X, Windows 10, 8.1 & 7, Linux, and Google ChromeTM. You can run just about anything on your Mac!

Works with Boot Camp®

Reuse your existing Boot Camp installation. Converting a virtual machine from Boot Camp is much easier and more intuitive than ever.

One-click tuning

Select productivity, games, design, or development, and Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac will optimize your virtual machine settings and performance for you.

Business Class Software

Keep IT in control of end user licenses and Windows virtual machines with a Unified Volume License Key, centralized license management, and advanced security features available in our Business Edition.

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac

• Optimized and ready for macOS Sierra
• Includes smart & simple one-touch tools
• 500 GB incremental online free backup*
  (for 1 year)

Launch Windows apps right from the Dock

– Move your PC to Mac in a few easy steps
– Single cloud storage space between Mac and Windows
– Assign any USB devices to your Mac or Windows

Retina Display support for Windows

– Run Windows in full screen
– Open files in Windows just by drag & drop
– Open any site in Microsoft Explorer right from Safari browser
– Apply Mac OS parental control to Windows apps

Windows alerts in Mac Notification Center

– Mac dictation inside Windows applications
– The number of Unread emails shown in the Dock
– “Reveal in Windows Explorer” in OS X files menu
– Linked clones for VMs*
– Vagrant Provider*

16 vCPUs and 64 GB vRAM*

– Nested virtualization for Linux*
– Drag & drop files in OS X guests

Real-time virtual disk optimization

– Create VM from VHD and VMDK disks*
– Drag & drop to create VM
– Disk Space Wizard optimizes your disk space
– Shared folders and printers for Linux VMs

Windows apps in Launchpad

– Power Nap in Windows
– Use Force Touch to look up definitions

New Virtual Machine Wizard

– Mission Control support
– The Presentation Wizard prevents most projector issues
– Drop files onto Outlook to create a new message
– Multi-language Keyboard Sync

Share Bluetooth between Mac and Windows

– Mac OS X Guest support
– Spaces functionality for Windows apps

Mission Control exposes your Windows apps

– DirectX 10 inside Windows
– Thunderbolt support
– Firewire support

USB-C and USB 3.0 support

– Work without risk with Snapshots
– Safeguard your VM with encryption
– 2 GB video memory support