Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac
Packed with over 20 powerful must-have features (optimized for macOS Ventura, Intel and Apple M series chips) and has everything you need to boost performance.
- Easy to Set Up – Download, install and configure Windows 11 in one click.
- Optimized for the latest Apple Hardware - Improved compatibility with Apple’s ProMotion technology delivers optimized synchronization between Mac and Windows.
- Enhanced Gaming Experience - Automatically use your Xbox or DualShock Bluetooth controller for the ultimate gaming experience.
Run Windows on Mac
Rated #1 ahead of Vmware Fusion by MacWorld!
- Develop & test across multiple OSes in a virtual machine for Mac
- Access Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet Explorer
- Fast—run Windows apps without slowing down your Mac
- Quickly move files, apps and more from a PC to a Mac
Parallels® Desktop 18 for Mac System Requirements
Supported Mac Configurations
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Minimum
Run most applications such as Microsoft Office, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. |
Best Performance
For graphics-intensive applications, high loads, and running multiple, virtual machines. |
| Processor |
Apple M2, M1 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 chips, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processor |
Apple M2, M1 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 chips, Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 or Xeon processor |
| Memory |
4 GB of RAM |
16 GB of RAM or more |
| Storage |
600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation
Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS) |
SSD drive |
| Graphics |
Apple M2, M1 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 chips
Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cards |
Apple M2, M1 Ultra, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 chips
AMD Radeon Pro graphics card |
| Operating System |
macOS Ventura 13.0 (when released)
macOS Monterey 12.4 or newer
macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 or newer
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer |
macOS Ventura 13.0 (when released)
macOS Monterey 12.4 or newer
macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 or newer |
| Internet connection is required for product activation, updates, and select features. |
