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System Requirements for Parallels Desktop 16

Supported Mac Configurations

Minimum
To run most applications such as Microsoft Office, accounting, trading, SAP, Matlab, and more.
Best Performance
For graphics-intensive applications, high loads, and running multiple virtual machines.
ProcessorApple M1 chip, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processorApple M1 chip, Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 or Xeon processor
Memory4 GB of RAM16 GB of RAM or more
Storage600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation
Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows 10)
SSD drive
GraphicsApple M1 chip, Intel, AMD Radeon or NVIDIAApple M1 chip, AMD Radeon Pro graphics card
Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.1 or newer (when released)
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer
macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or newer
macOS Big Sur 11.1 or newer (when released)
DirectX 11 requires at least macOS Mojave 10.14, but works best on macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer.
Internet connection is required for product activation, updates, and select features.
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Supported Guest Operating Systems (Mac with Apple M1 chip):

Only ARM versions of operating systems are supported.

  • Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview
    • Learn how to install Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview in this video.
      Additional information on the M1 experience may be found in this article.
    • Windows on ARM can run most of the regular Windows x86 applications. You can download the Parallels Desktop trial and install the application you need. If it doesn't work, let us know at Parallels Forum.
    Windows on ARM can run most of the standard Windows x86 applications. You can download the Parallels Desktop trial and install the application you need. If it doesn't work, let us know at Parallels Forum.
  • Ubuntu 20.10, 20.04
  • Fedora Workstation 33-1.2
  • Debian GNU/Linux 10.7
  • Kali Linux 2021.1

Supported Guest Operating Systems (Mac with Intel processors):

  • Windows 10 (recommended)
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows 7 (SP0-SP1)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 (SP0-SP2)
  • Windows Vista Home, Business, Ultimate and Enterprise (SP0-SP2)
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 (SP0-SP2)
  • Windows XP (SP0-SP3)
  • Windows 2000 Professional SP4
  • Windows 2000 Server SP4
  • Boot2Docker
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8,7 and 6
  • CentOS Linux 8, 7, 6
  • Fedora Linux 33, 32, 31
  • Ubuntu 20.10, 20.04, 19.04, 18.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS
  • Debian GNU/Linux 10, 9
  • Suse Linux Enterprise 15
  • OpenSUSE Linux 15.2, 15.1, 15
  • Linux Mint 20, 19, 18
  • Kali 2020.2, 2019, 2018
  • Elementary OS 5
  • Manjaro 18
  • Mageia 7
  • Gentoo Linux **
  • Solaris 11, 10 **
  • openBSD 6 **
  • FreeBSD 12, 11 **
  • openVZ 7
  • eComStation 2, 1.2 **
  • ReactOS 0.4 **
  • Android OS *
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0 (when released)
  • macOS Catalina 10.15
  • macOS Mojave 10.14.x
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13.x
  • macOS Sierra 10.12.x
  • OS X El Capitan 10.11.x
  • OS X Yosemite 10.10.x
  • OS X Mavericks 10.9.x
  • OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x
  • OS X Lion 10.7.x
  • OS X Lion Server 10.7.x
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server 10.6.x
  • Mac OS X Leopard Server 10.5.x
  • and many more...
  • * — Only the version downloaded with help of the Installation Assistant with Parallels Desktop.
    ** — Parallels Tools are not available for this operating system.
See all supported guest operating systemsUser

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guidelines


Note: Parallels Desktop for Mac emulates PC hardware, so operating systems that are not present in this list can work as well. You can download the Parallels Desktop trial and install an operating system of your choice. If it doesn't work and you believe it should be supported, let us know at Parallels Forum.
Parallels Tools for Linux require X Window System version 1.15-1.20 and Linux Kernel version 2.6.29-5.5.

Moving Your PC?

PC system requirements to move your PC to your Mac (using Parallels Transporter Agent):

  • 700 MHz (or higher) x86 or x64 processor (Intel or AMD)
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 50 MB of available hard disk space for installation of Parallels Transporter Agent
  • Ethernet or WiFi network adapter for migrating over network
  • External USB drive for migrating via external disk
  • Supported Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 *
  • * — To migrate Windows Vista or older, Transporter Agent from Parallels Desktop 13 should be used.
    Transporter is not available for Mac with Apple M1 chip.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. 1. Customers who purchased and registered a copy of Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac from the Parallels Online Store or an authorized reseller on or after August 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, are eligible for an upgrade to the next version of Parallels Desktop for Mac at no charge, subject to certain conditions. For details on the Tech Guarantee 2020, please visit the Tech Guarantee page.
    Note: : If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, or Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. Download and install Parallels Desktop 16 and use your subscription license for activation.
  2. You should receive your upgrade key within 7 days after the new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac becomes available. The upgrade key will be sent to the email that was used for registration of your Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac license.
    If you have not yet registered your copy of Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac, please register it in your Parallels account.
  1. I have already purchased a Parallels Desktop 16 license, can I use Parallels Desktop 16.5 update on Mac with M1?
    Yes, any license you purchased to use with Parallels Desktop 16 is valid with a Parallels Desktop 16.5 update.
  2. I have an existing Windows 10 virtual machine on an Intel-based Mac. Can I continue using it on a Mac with Apple M1 chip?
    No, you will need to create a new ARM-based virtual machine. Running VMs on a Mac with Apple M1 chip in Parallels Desktop 16.5 requires ARM-based operating systems (OSes). Learn about installing ARM-based OSes here.
  3. I want to know how to install a new ARM-based virtual machine with Parallels Desktop on Mac with M1 chip.
    Please visit KB 125375 for instructions.
  4. I want to transfer my data from an existing virtual machine to a new one on Mac with M1 chip
    For complete instructions on how to transfer your data from an existing virtual machine to a new one on Mac with M1 chip, visit KB 125344.
  5. I have installed the Technical Preview of Parallels Desktop for Mac with M1. Can I download Parallels Desktop 16.5 for free?
    Parallels team provided Technical Preview builds for free. Parallels Desktop 16.5 is an update to Parallels Desktop 16 and requires a license. The license can be purchased either online at parallels.com/desktop (which also offers free full-featured 14-day trials) or from retail and online stores worldwide.

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guide Download

  1. Does Windows come pre-installed with Parallels Desktop for Mac?
    Windows is not included with your purchase of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows can be purchased directly from Microsoft or retail stores. Please visit KB 9003 for additional information.
  2. Will Parallels run on my current Mac hardware?
    A full list of system and hardware requirements can be found here.
  3. What is the difference between Standard and Pro Editions?
    Visit KB 123296.
  4. What is the difference between a permanent license and a subscription?
    Visit KB 122929.
  5. Can I use my license on multiple Mac computers?
    Parallels licenses are valid only on one Mac per license. For more information, please reference www.parallels.com/about/eula/.
  6. Do you have discounts for Students/Education Staff/offer academic licenses?
    Yes. For more information on Education licenses, visit KB 113630.
  7. Is there a trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac I can evaluate before purchasing?
    Yes, Parallels offers a free 14 day trial at www.parallels.com/products/desktop/trial/
  1. Install or upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124250.
  2. Install Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 4729.
  3. Migrate my current Windows PC to a Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machine.
    For instructions, visit KB 123929.
  4. Register and activate Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124225.
  5. Launch Windows from Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 115170.
  6. Upgrade my license to Pro Edition
    Visit KB 123159.
  7. Install Quicken, MS Office or other software in Windows virtual machine.
    Visit KB 119310.
  8. Learn how to use the Coherence mode.
    Visit KB 4670.
  9. Learn how to use the Parallels Desktop sharing tools.
    Visit KB 122567.
  1. What is Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit KB 123903 and KB 124200 to learn about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and for Windows.
  2. How can I get Parallels Toolbox?
    See KB 123902 about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and KB 124202 about the Windows version.
  3. How do I install Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit KB 123904 for information on the Mac version, and KB 124183 to learn how to install the Windows one.

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guided

  1. How to give more hard disk space to a Windows virtual machine?
    Visit KB 113972.
  2. How can I improve virtual machine performance on my Mac?
    Visit KB 112091.
  3. How to reinstall Parallels Tools in Windows Guest OS?
    Visit KB 4841.
  4. Fix network issues in a Windows virtual machine.
    Visit KB 8978.
  5. Free up disk space on Mac.
    Visit KB 123553.
  6. Fix 'There's not enough disk space available to start the Windows virtual machine.'
    Visit KB 10117.
  7. Fix 'Unable to connect USB device to virtual machine now. Try to connect this USB device later.'
    Visit KB 10136.