Parallels Desktop 26 Standard (perpetual)

Parallels Desktop 26 Standard is a program that lets you run Windows and its apps on your Mac alongside macOS without restarting the computer. It is a perpetual license for one Mac computer – you pay once.

What's included in Parallels Desktop 26 Standard

• Windows and macOS applications run simultaneously on one computer.
• Coherence mode – Windows applications open just like regular Mac applications.
• Copying and moving files between Windows and macOS.
• Download and install Windows directly from the program.
• Ability to run other operating systems too, such as Linux.

Who it suits

The program is designed for Mac users who need programs that run only on Windows for work or study, such as accounting, engineering or other specialized software. It also suits those switching from Windows to Mac who want to keep using their familiar programs.

Compatibility and license

• Works on Mac computers running macOS.
• Mac computers with Apple silicon processors use the Windows 11 ARM version.
• Perpetual license for one Mac computer.
• A Windows license is not included in the package and must be purchased separately.

How to receive and activate the license

1. Once the order is paid, we send the license key and VAT invoice by email.
2. Download Parallels Desktop from the manufacturer’s website and install it on your Mac.
3. Enter the license key you received and sign in to your Parallels account.

Frequently asked questions

Does the package include a Windows license?

No. The Parallels Desktop license does not include Windows – a Windows license must be purchased separately.

Does the program work on Macs with M-series processors?

Yes. Mac computers with Apple silicon (M-series) processors use the Windows 11 ARM version, which runs most common Windows programs.

Is the license perpetual?

Yes, it is a one-time purchase license for one Mac. New major versions of Parallels Desktop are purchased separately.