Parallels Desktop
Run supported guest operating systems in virtual machines on a compatibleMac.
Useful for users testing specificWindows/Linux software
A secondOS on one machine can avoid some separate-hardware needs.
Keep in mind: This is the sandboxedAppStoreEdition, notStandard/Pro; AppleSilicon needsARM guests and some games/drivers/apps will not work. Check edition requirements before migrating.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Windows/Linux guestVMs
- AdjustableVM resources
- Intel/AppleSilicon-specific supportedOS choices
Good for
- Users validating their exact app and hardware
Consider alternatives for
- Guaranteed allWindows games/drivers or includedWindows licences
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: macOS 13.3.
- This is the sandboxedAppStoreEdition, notStandard/Pro; AppleSilicon needsARM guests and some games/drivers/apps will not work. Check edition requirements before migrating.
Privacy & permissions
VMs contain full accounts/files; shared folders, network and vendor licensing/support need access controls and backups.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 15, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, release notes, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Official developer disclosure
Cached official evidence captured2026-11-12; relevant text reviewed2026-11-15; edition/source scope retained.
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