# Does Parallels Desktop work on macOS 28?

> **Short answer: yes.** Parallels Desktop runs natively on Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026), so it keeps working on macOS 28 without Rosetta. If Finder shows your copy as “Intel”, it is an old download; get the current version from the developer.

## Key facts

- Architecture: Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026)
- Homebrew package: parallels (https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/parallels), 5,542 installs in the last 365 days
- Website: https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
- Native Apple silicon version: Available
- Keep86 status: Not tested yet
- Latest known version: 27.0.2-58673
- Last verified: 2026-10-05

## Questions about Parallels Desktop

### Does Parallels Desktop work on Apple silicon?

Yes. Parallels Desktop has a native Apple silicon version, so it runs on M-series Macs without any translation layer.

### Does Parallels Desktop need Rosetta 2?

No. The current version runs natively on Apple silicon, so it doesn’t use Rosetta 2 and isn’t affected when Apple removes it in macOS 28. Only an old Intel download of it would be.

### How can I keep using Parallels Desktop after macOS 28?

Keep it up to date from the developer. If Finder shows your copy as “Application (Intel)”, replace it with the current download.

## Sources

- Homebrew cask “parallels” 27.0.2-58673 ships an Apple silicon build — https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/parallels (2026-10-05)

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Architecture data partly from Homebrew (formulae.brew.sh), used under the BSD 2-Clause licence.
Source: https://keep86.com/apps/parallels-desktop