Run the Windows versions of your favorite instructional design apps on your Mac with Parallels Desktop

Instructional designers, run the Windows-only software and the complete functionality you need to design courses, curricula, and more on your Mac.

Use your favorite design apps on your Mac with Parallels Desktop starting at

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"Parallels Desktop is the answer for anyone needing to run Windows applications on a Mac—it's made my transition to the field of Instructional Design smoother than I thought possible."

Kaylin León, Instructional design student

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"I use a MacBook for 80% of the things that I do on a computer. However, there are a couple of critical programs, like Articulate Storyline I use that will only work on a Windows platform. For the first time in 10 years, it's very nice to only need one computer."

Learning & Development Content Developer

"Using Parallels Desktop Pro to run Articulate Storyline with my own Windows environment allowed me to use my MacBook without restrictions."

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Your favorite software, virtualized on your Mac

See all your favorite Windows-only applications side-by-side on your Mac. Take your instructional design talents to the next level.

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition

Authorized by Microsoft

Optimized for Mac M-series

/year

Billed annually

Use 200,000+ Windows apps
Access the full range of tools and features in your essential apps
No need for a second Windows machine
Switch between macOS and Windows effortlessly

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Start running instructional design apps on Mac with a virtual machine using Parallels Desktop in just minutes

Download Parallels Desktop

Download and install Parallels Desktop on your Mac.

Install Windows

Once installed, set up a new virtual machine and install Windows.

*Windows license required

Launch a virtual machine

After installing Windows, you can run your favorite instructional design apps and software including Articulate 360 and all its features and tools, right from your Mac.

Why choose Parallels Desktop?

Authorized by Microsoft

The only solution authorized by Microsoft to run Windows 11 on Apple M-series Macs.

Parallels Toolbox included in the Pro Edition

Gain access to 50+ free productivity tools designed to simplify tasks.

Live support

24/7 phone, chat and email support for subscribers. Get in touch anytime, anywhere.

30-day money back guarantee

Cancel any time during your initial month if you are not completely satisfied.

Maximize your Mac’s potential — and your productivity — with Parallels Desktop

Start running the Windows version of your favorite instructional design apps today

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Design smarter, not harder. Run the instructional design software you need on your Mac

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Your favorite software, virtualized on your Mac

Articulate 360

Articulate 360 Storyline

Articulate 360 Rise

Articulate 360 Review

Articulate 360 Peek

Articulate 360 Content Library

Lectora

iSpring Suite

Parallels Desktop Pro Edition

Start running instructional design apps on Mac with a virtual machine using Parallels Desktop in just minutes

Download Parallels Desktop

Install Windows

Launch a virtual machine

Why choose Parallels Desktop?

Authorized by Microsoft

Parallels Toolbox included in the Pro Edition

Live support

30-day money back guarantee

Maximize your Mac’s potential — and your productivity — with Parallels Desktop