Okay, it is technically possible to run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac… But it’s not recommended.

We’ll show you how to run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac in this tutorial using Parallels, and explore the advantages and limitations of using SOLIDWORKS on Mac OS.

While it is possible to use SOLIDWORKS this way, there are some physical limitations on graphics performance and feature support.

For optimal performance, SOLIDWORKS recommends using a Windows PC.

Check out our hardware guide for our top recommendations and to compare how a range of professional CAD workstations perform for SOLIDWORKS.