> 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/pdfm-ug/v26-en-us/parallels-desktop-for-mac-26-users-guide/readme/what-you-can-do.md).

# What You Can Do

With Parallels Desktop, you can:

* Open Windows applications side-by-side with your macOS applications without having to restart
* Copy and paste text and drag and drop files between Mac and Windows applications
* Run Windows games and other 3D applications
* Transfer all your data from a PC and use it on your Mac
* Easily share files, devices, and other resources between Windows and the Mac
* Install different operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, and use them together
* Download and use free pre-configured virtual machines
* And much more


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