Technical details
| Platform |
Mac |
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
System requirements
| Recommended RAM |
4096 MB |
| Minimum hard disk space |
700 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Core 2 Duo |
Desktop 9 Switch to Mac Edition
<b>Get moving.</b>
Moving from a PC to a Mac is easier than ever. Use the handy Parallels Wizard to transfer everything that’s on your current PC – documents, applications, games, and even your Internet browser favorites – over to Mac smoothly and easily. It’s a snap.
<b>Make a clean start.</b>
Make the move to Mac with maximum peace of mind. Secure your content, recover your data, and sync with all your devices and computers. Get real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other threats. We’ve got you covered.
<b>Live it!</b>
Run the Windows apps you need on the Mac you love – without rebooting! Run Mac and PC apps side-by-side – even access them on your iPad when you’re on the go with Parallels Access. Now you really can have the best of both worlds!
<b>Run Windows apps like they were made for your Mac.</b>
Simple, smooth, and seamless: Parallels Desktop for Mac, the #1 choice* of Mac users. Run all your favorite Windows applications, even graphic-intensive ones, faster than ever. With Mac OS X gestures and features like Launchpad, you may even enjoy Windows on your Mac more than you ever did on a PC!
<b>Get more done on-the-go!</b>
NEW! Parallels Access™ for iPad lets you use your PC and Mac applications like they were made for your iPad. Start any desktop application, Windows or Mac, as if it were an iPad app. It’s your mobile experience the way it should be.
<b>Keep what matters.</b>
Acronis True Image Lite provides continuous protection for all your Windows data in a user-friendly and reliable solution. Store everything on a local storage device, or enjoy additional security by backing up to the secure Acronis cloud. This edition also includes 5 GB of cloud storage, so you can access all your files wherever you go.
<b>Connect with confidence.</b>
Hotspot Shield by AnchorFree protects your online identity, letting you surf privately and ensuring safe web transactions when shopping, sending forms, or messaging. The advanced encryption technology also detects and blocks malware. You can even access your favorite content from Facebook, YouTube and more, while far from home.
<b>Get real-time protection.</b>
Protect it all – Mac and Windows – with complimentary trial subscriptions of award-winning security and antivirus software. New OS? No worries – works with OS X 10.9 Mavericks and Windows 8.1 (Blue).
