Supported Apple Mac hardware configurations:Ĭheck your Mac hardware to ensure you can run Parallels Desktop without experiencing compatibility issues. Users may be pleasantly surprised at the incredible performance of Windows, Linux, and other popular OSes on their Mac with Parallels Desktop. We encourage every potential or existing user to explore the requirements prior to downloading or purchasing Parallels® Desktop. The system requirements and supported guest operation systems (OSes) for Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac are fully detailed below.