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Parallels Desktop 16
System Requirements: Mac
- Processor
- Memory4 GB of RAM
- Storage500 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation
Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows 10) - GraphicsIntel, AMD Radeon or NVIDIA
- Operating SystemmacOS 11.0 Big Sur
macOS Catalina 10.15.5 or newer
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer
macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or newer
Run Windows on Mac
Develop & test across multiple OSes in a virtual machine for MacAccess Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet ExplorerFast—run Windows apps without slowing down your MacQuickly move files, apps and more from a PC to a Mac
What's new in Parallels Desktop 16
Future Ready
Optimized for the latest Windows 10 updates and macOS Big Sur, with a refreshed design, easier setup and much more. Parallels Desktop continues to stay up to date so you can keep working without interruption—even when a new macOS, Windows or Linux release pops up.
Native macOS Virtualization
In macOS Big Sur, Parallels Desktop offers an easier onboarding experience by using the native macOS system extensions instead of the deprecated kernel ones.
Support for macOS 11.0
Parallels Desktop 16 supports macOS Big Sur 11.0, macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14, and macOS High Sierra 10.13.
Features
Stay Focused
If you enable Do Not Disturb in macOS, the Windows equivalent known as Focus Assist will automatically turn on in Windows 10 for a distraction-free, popup-free experience.
Disk Space
On the General tab of the virtual machine configuration, Windows may be set to automatically return all unused disk space to the Mac upon shutdown.
Longer Battery Life
Parallels Desktop helps to save battery life when your Mac is not plugged in.
In the improved Travel Mode, Windows consumes fewer computing and network resources, which results in up to 10% longer battery life.
In the improved Travel Mode, Windows consumes fewer computing and network resources, which results in up to 10% longer battery life.
Run More Applications
Parallels Desktop 16 delivers full support for OpenGL 3.3 Compatibility Profile to support more applications, including DIALux EVO 9, SAMSON Connect, ProPresenter 6, CLIN Check Pro, Rhino 6 and more.
Trackpad Gestures
Experience added support for the two-finger pinch gesture to rotate content in Windows 10 applications, such as Maps, Photos, Edge, and more. Zoom gesture has also improved to provide a smoother experience.
Graphics
Up to 20% faster DirectX 11 graphics on Macs equipped with AMD Radeon graphics cards.
Get the world’s first Metal graphics support for macOS virtual machines. Run Mac apps like Maps, Pages, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and many others. Note: Metal graphics is supported for macOS Big Sur (and later) virtual machines if Parallels Desktop 16 is installed in macOS Big Sur (and later) as well.
Get the world’s first Metal graphics support for macOS virtual machines. Run Mac apps like Maps, Pages, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and many others. Note: Metal graphics is supported for macOS Big Sur (and later) virtual machines if Parallels Desktop 16 is installed in macOS Big Sur (and later) as well.
Linux
In one click, use and download the latest Linux distributives, including Ubuntu 20.04, CentOS 8, Fedora 32, and Debian 10. In Linux, you may now use more applications, including Steam, Firefox Quantum web browser, and enjoy better multimonitor support for the KDE window manager.
(Pro and Business editions)
For those who use Parallels virtual machines for software development, executing “git status” for Git repositories located in Linux shared folders has become up to 75% faster.
(Pro and Business editions)
For those who use Parallels virtual machines for software development, executing “git status” for Git repositories located in Linux shared folders has become up to 75% faster.
Configurable timer for auto pause
Now, in the Startup & Shutdown pane of virtual machine configuration, you may choose a time period of inactivity, after which Windows will pause.
Select Windows edition before installation
Installing Windows from an ISO image with multiple Windows editions is now fully automated. Parallels Desktop 16 will offer to select the desired Windows edition before the start of installation to eliminate manual entry of information related to edition, license key, etc.
Prepare virtual machines for transfer
Pro and Business editions only
Simply right-click the virtual machine in the Control Center and select Prepare for Transfer. Parallels Desktop 16 will pack the virtual machine to a single file and reduce its size for easier and faster upload. Parallels Desktop 16 uses a reliable in-place packing algorithm and, unlike zipping, does not require extra disk space to pack the virtual machine.
Simply right-click the virtual machine in the Control Center and select Prepare for Transfer. Parallels Desktop 16 will pack the virtual machine to a single file and reduce its size for easier and faster upload. Parallels Desktop 16 uses a reliable in-place packing algorithm and, unlike zipping, does not require extra disk space to pack the virtual machine.
Corporate virtual machine provisioning
Business edition only
System administrators may create pre-configured Windows virtual machines with all the necessary applications installed, prepare a package, upload to cloud storage, and specify a download link and description in Parallels My Account.
When Business users first open Parallels Desktop, they will be offered to download this virtual machine. The process is simple and secure—users will get the ready-for-use virtual machine in one click.
System administrators may create pre-configured Windows virtual machines with all the necessary applications installed, prepare a package, upload to cloud storage, and specify a download link and description in Parallels My Account.
When Business users first open Parallels Desktop, they will be offered to download this virtual machine. The process is simple and secure—users will get the ready-for-use virtual machine in one click.
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