Parallels Desktop Offline Installer

Name: Parallels Desktop
Author: Parallels International GmbH

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for macOS

Developer Tools · v26.3.2-57398 · Paid

Run Windows applications on macOS without rebooting

Download link verified by Avinash Verma (Editor) on May 15, 2026 — links go directly to the official source from Parallels International GmbH.

License: Paid

Size: 196 MB

Platforms: macOS

Updated: May 15, 2026

Quick answer: downloading Parallels Desktop

Parallels Desktop is a Paid developer tool for macOS from Parallels International GmbH. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct DMG download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (parallels.com) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

Parallels Desktop Trust & Verification

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Parallels Desktop Offline Installer Downloads

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Platform	Build	Architecture	Package	Download	Notes
macOS	Apple Silicon / Intel Parallels Desktop for macOS	Apple Silicon	DMG	Download	Official direct DMG from download.parallels.com
macOS	Standard package Parallels Desktop trial page	License / trial	Download page	Download	Official page for trial entitlement and product details

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macOS

Apple Silicon / Intel

Parallels Desktop for macOS

Apple Silicon

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Official direct DMG from download.parallels.com

macOS

Standard package

Parallels Desktop trial page

License / trial

Download page

Download

Official page for trial entitlement and product details

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Source: official offline / standalone installer — the verified file above installs without an internet connection.

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Parallels Desktop Overview

The verified direct DMG here is hosted on download.parallels.com for Parallels Desktop 26.3.2-57398. The installer supports modern Intel and Apple Silicon Mac deployment workflows. After installation, users still need a valid Parallels license or trial, and any Windows virtual machine requires its own Windows license. For restricted networks, administrators can download the DMG once, place it on an internal share or MDM deployment package, and install it on approved Mac systems without sending users through the generic Parallels download page. The Parallels Desktop offline installer is the standalone setup distribution for macOS, with the full setup file suitable for offline deployment on developer workstations and CI/build machines that cannot reach the vendor's update servers during install.

Parallels Desktop Preview

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Parallels Desktop Offline Installer Key Features

Runs Windows, Linux, and other guest systems on macOS hosts
Supports Intel Mac and Apple Silicon Mac deployment workflows
Official Parallels Desktop DMG hosted on download.parallels.com
Coherence mode and integration between macOS and guest apps
License or trial activation required after installation
Windows host rows removed because Parallels Desktop is a Mac application

Parallels Desktop Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current Parallels Desktop release:

Operating System: macOS on Intel Mac or Apple Silicon Mac
Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for virtual machines
Disk Space: 1 GB for app plus space for virtual machines
Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon Mac

How to Install Parallels Desktop

Follow these steps to install Parallels Desktop offline on your PC:

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Download the Parallels Desktop offline installer from the official source below.
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Choose whether to install additional components or features as prompted.
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Launch Parallels Desktop — installation is complete.

Common Parallels Desktop Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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Parallels Desktop does not recognize my Windows installation

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Make sure that the Windows installation media is properly configured and that you are using a compatible version of Windows. Check for updates in Parallels Desktop to ensure compatibility.