Parallels Link
Universal version seen at v20.4.1 · Reported by 5 Macs in the community.
Parallels Link is a companion utility that comes bundled with Parallels Desktop, the popular virtualization software for Mac. It enables seamless integration between macOS and Windows applications running in Parallels virtual machines by allowing Windows apps to appear and behave more like native Mac applications. The tool handles file associations, application launching, and system integration features that make the virtualization experience smoother. Users of Parallels Desktop rely on Parallels Link to bridge the gap between their Mac environment and virtualized Windows software, making it an essential component for anyone running Windows applications on their Mac through Parallels.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Universal version of Parallels Link is now available. Version 20.4.1 has been confirmed running natively on Apple Silicon Macs in our user community. Since Parallels Link is bundled with Parallels Desktop, you should update to the latest version of Parallels Desktop to get the native version of all its components, including Parallels Link. Visit the Parallels website to download the current version, which includes full Apple Silicon support and will replace your Intel-only installation with native components.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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