> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/parallels-desktop-developers-guide/integrations-and-plugins/integration-with-packer.md).

# Integration with Packer

Parallels Desktop 19 and newer features integration with HashiCorp Packer, where their Parallels Packer builder is now able to create Parallels Desktop virtual machines from ISO images, add and provision software of your choice, and export them in the PVM format. The resulting directory contains all the files required to run the virtual machine portably.

You can find more guides and examples on this [page](https://developer.hashicorp.com/packer/plugins/builders/parallels/iso).


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