Parallels Desktop for Mac is a fast, easy, and powerful application for running Windows on your Apple M-series chip or Intel-based Mac—all without rebooting. With an easy set up you’re poised to switch between your Mac and Windows applications seamlessly, open Windows files and apps quickly and easily from the Mac Dock and use Mac gestures in your Windows applications. Retain the look and feel of your macOS by running Windows apps alongside your macOS apps or use the familiar Windows desktop aesthetic. Powerful 3D performance fuels the most demanding applications like Visual Studio, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and games alongside popular Windows applications like Microsoft Office, PowerBI, and Visio. Once you're up and running, bring over your files and browser bookmarks from your PC to your Mac. Copy and paste text and images and easily drag-and-drop files between OSs. Automatically optimize performance based on your primary usage scenario, allocate CPU & memory resources for maximum productivity, turn on Travel Mode to extend battery life while on the go, and save time and disk space with shared access to Mac files and folders in Windows applications. Parallels Desktop 18 runs on the latest macOS releases and supports various operating systems, including Windows 11, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions. Includes Parallels Toolbox with 40+ practical tools to simplify everyday tasks: record your screen, clean your drive, take screenshots or download a video—all with a single click. It's no wonder Parallels Desktop for Mac is loved by millions of Mac users for more than 15 years.