To install Parallels on Mac, first of all you’ll need to make sure you have an Intel Mac that’s built within the past 3-4 years with at least 4GB of RAM. The latest version of Parallels 17 now automates the entire process so that it installs Windows automatically for you – you don’t even need to download Windows from Microsoft yourself. If only the real thing will do then the best way to run Visio on macOS is by using a virtual machine.Ī virtual machine allows you to run another operating system simultaneously inside macOS so that you can switch between the two easily.Īlthough there are a few virtual machines available, by far the easiest to setup Windows on Mac is Parallels. SmartDraw also works on the latest Apple Silicon M1 Macs too and the latest version of macOS Monterey whereas at the moment, there’s no way to run Windows on M1 Macs. SmartDraw is much easier to use than Visio too and you’ll save yourself a lot of time and hassle than trying to run Windows and macOS simultaneously. We strongly recommend using our our top alternative to Visio on a Mac SmartDraw which is the only genuine equivalent to Visio on Mac which can import, edit and export Visio files in VSDX format.

Using Windows on a Mac also has all the associated problems and issues that it does on Windows such as the risk of viruses, frequent system updates and slow downs over time. Before you begin, be aware that this setup process takes time and we strongly recommend using one of these excellent alternatives to Visio on Mac.

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