Choice is good. Not having to choose is even better.
Mac OS or Windows? Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac lets you seamlessly run Windows and Mac OS X side-by-side, drag-and-drop your files between operating systems, and run Windows software on your Apple computer without rebooting. Learn more

Faster

• Run Windows 7 with Aero
• Enjoy Snow Leopard
• Use 1000s of Windows applications

Smarter

• Share files between Mac and Windows
• Use Windows apps like Mac apps
• Connect your favorite USB devices

More Powerful

• DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3
• All the security you need for Windows
• No compromise on performance or speed

The #1 Way to Run Windows on Mac – The Experts Agree

"Parallels Zips Past Fusion in Running Windows on Macs"
— Walt Mossberg, Wall Street Journal

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"Parallels is the clear winner"
— Neil Ticktin, MacTech Labs

• “

  I have actually fallen in love with parallels. Mac OS 10, windows xp and windows 7 all side by side <3 my mac runs with a whisper of silence ” 

  — David Harrison.

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  @elijahmanor As a new Mac-user I'd say Parallels, hands down. Most performant by far. Very stable. Works perfect with Bootcamped partitions. ” 

  — Seb Nilsson.

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  Once again, Parallels to the rescue. Still one of the best programs made for the Mac. ” 

  — Gabe Ingram.

• “

  @parallelsmac is a godsend. Running all my linux/windows needs on top of OSX couldn't be easier. @CUhotnews ” 

  — Gary Horsby.

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  @ParallelsMac I do. I made the transition to Mac earlier this year and Parallels is a excellent migration tool. ” 

  — Dennis Vice.

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  @ParallelsMac PC programs, at Mac speed, w/ Mac safety, free Windows AV, and seamless integration? Parallels rocks! ” 

  — Owen Smigelski.

• “

  I recommend @ParallelsMac <-- Great application for running multiple OD’s on your Mac! Click here: http://www.parallels.com/ ” 

  — Calvin Nelson.

• “

  Just discovered Parallels Desktop 5. Run windows as if normal OSX apps.. sweet! Can even use your BootCamp partition.. SWEET! Getting it ” 

  — Matt Benwell.

• “

  @ParallelsMac BEST virtual machine app hands down! Works so smooth and very responsive! Coherence is beautiful! #Parallels FTW! ” 

  — Marsha.

More than 2 million users worldwide choose us as the world’s #1 Mac system utility!