Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac is a fast, easy and powerful application for running Windows on your Intel or Apple M1 Mac—all without rebooting. Designed for users who are switching from PC to Mac, and for the home user who frequently needs to use non-Mac apps on a Mac. 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 performance fuels the most demanding applications without compromise. Use the Mac-favorite Touch Bar with Windows, copy and paste text and images, or 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 17 runs on the latest macOS releases and supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Ubuntu and many other Linux distributions. Includes Parallels Toolbox with 30+ 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 millions of Mac users trust Parallels.