Parallels Desktop 26 Pro - Mac

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro Edition for Mac

Run Windows, Linux, and macOS applications professionally on your Mac.

Maximize the potential of your Mac with Parallels Desktop 26 Pro Edition. Run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems in virtual machines—fast, secure, and seamlessly integrated. Access over 200,000 Windows applications, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Visual Studio, Revit, SAP, and many more.

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro Edition is designed specifically for developers, IT professionals, creatives, and power users who demand top performance, stability, and flexible management tools.

Powerful, flexible, and intuitive

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro lets you install a full Windows or Linux operating system on your Mac and use it like a native application. Switch between macOS and Windows with a single click, without restarting your Mac.

The newly installed Windows system functions like a typical Mac app—open, close, and minimize it directly from the Dock. Install your familiar Windows applications or develop your own software solutions in your preferred development environment (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or JetBrains IDEs).

Designed for professionals and power users

For developers:
Test software in virtual Windows, Linux, and macOS environments—without multiple devices or complicated dual-boot setups. Take advantage of full support for Docker, Vagrant, Jenkins, and CLI tools to automate your workflows.

For creatives and engineers:
Run professional applications like AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or 3ds Max directly on your Mac. The Pro Edition offers enhanced graphics performance with support for DirectX 11 and 12, as well as OpenGL.

For power users: Work with applications like Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Cloud, or industry-specific software with maximum efficiency. Benefit from optimized hardware allocation and dynamic resource management.

New Features in Version 26
 

• Full support for macOS 26 Tahoe (host & guest): Parallels 26 is fully compatible with the latest macOS version.
• Optimized for Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips: Up to 30% faster boot times and smoother performance.
• Expanded hardware allocation: Up to 32 vCPUs and 128 GB of RAM per virtual machine (depending on the host Mac).
• Improved graphics performance: Enhanced GPU allocation for Windows VMs, optimized for Metal 3 and DirectX 12.
• Virtual networking and VM cloning: Create, manage, and test complex network environments.
• Snapshots and rollback: Perform safe testing by saving VM states and restoring them as needed.
• Advanced automation: CLI support for scripting, DevOps, and CI/CD workflows.
• Improved Integration: Windows correctly recognizes Mac storage space, Coherence mode runs more stably, and macOS files are directly accessible in Windows.

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro Edition combines performance, flexibility, and professional tools in a single environment. Develop, test, design, and work efficiently—all on a single Mac.


System Requirements:

Operating System (Host)

macOS 26 Tahoe or later
macOS Sonoma 14.5 or later
macOS Ventura 13.2 or later
macOS Monterey 12.6 or later
Processor: Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) or Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
Memory: Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
Disk Space: 600 MB for installation, at least 16 GB additional for the guest operating system (e.g., Windows 11)
Graphics: Apple Silicon GPU or Intel/AMD Radeon/NVIDIA graphics card