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# Parallels Toolbox

**Parallels Desktop** customers get a complimentary subscription to **Parallels Toolbox**. It's a set of tools that greatly simplify your everyday tasks.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: The App Store edition of **Parallels Desktop** does not come with a complimentary **Parallels Toolbox** subscription. For more information on the differences between the Standard and App Store editions, follow this [link](https://kb.parallels.com/123796).
{% endhint %}

From the **Toolbox** tab, you can install Parallels Toolbox on your Mac. To open this tab, choose **Parallels Desktop** > **Preferences**, then click **Toolbox**.

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If you don't have Parallels Toolbox installed, click **Install**. If Parallels Toolbox is already installed, click **Open** to open the whole list of tools.

Using Parallels Toolbox, you can do lots of tasks with just one click:

* Download videos from the Internet;
* Take screenshots;
* Record the screen;
* Record audio;
* Mute the mic;
* Disable camera;
* And much more...

For detailed information about Parallels Toolbox, please refer to the Parallels Toolbox [web page](https://www.parallels.com/products/toolbox/).


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