How to Install Windows on Mac with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) using Parallels Desktop
Compatibility Overview
Support depends on your Mac hardware, Windows version, and Parallels configuration.
Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4,M5)
- Requires:
- Parallels Desktop (latest version recommended)
- Windows 11 ARM Edition
- Only ARM-based Windows is supported on Apple Silicon Macs
Tested Environment
Software Requirements
- Parallels Desktop (latest version recommended)
- Windows 11 Pro ARM Edition (22H2 or newer)
Tested configurations:
- Hatch v3
- Windows 11 ARM (Build 22621 or newer)
- Windows 11 ARM (Build 22621 or newer)
Hatch 4 may currently run slower than Hatch 3 on certain ARM-based computers, such as Snapdragon PCs and Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs.
Performance enhancements are already scheduled in a future update.
In the meantime, please review the recommended system requirements for the best experience.
We’ll notify all Hatchers as soon as the update becomes available.
Hardware Requirements
- Mac with Apple Silicon chip (M1 or newer)
Recommended:
- 32GB RAM for optimal performance
- Systems with lower RAM may experience slower performance or reduced usability
👉 Full system requirements:
https://help.hatchembroidery.com/portal/en/kb/articles/what-are-the-system-requirements-for-hatch-embroidery-software
Installation Steps
- Download and install Parallels Desktop
- Use the latest available version
- Create a new virtual machine
- Select Windows 11 ARM Edition
- Parallels may automatically download and install Windows
- Complete Windows setup
- Sign in with your Microsoft account
- Run all Windows updates until fully up to date
- Configure the virtual machine (optional but recommended)
- Allocate sufficient RAM and CPU cores based on your Mac specs
- Install Hatch Embroidery
- Download and install Hatch inside the Windows environment
Important Notes
- You must use an ARM-based Windows installation on Apple Silicon Macs
- Hatch is installed inside the Windows VM, not on macOS
- Performance depends on:
- Mac hardware
- VM resource allocation
- Parallels version
- Using the latest version of Parallels Desktop is strongly recommended for compatibility and stability
Support & Disclaimer
Running Hatch via Parallels on Mac is a supported workaround, not a native environment.
What We Support
- Hatch software functionality
- Installation of Hatch once Windows is fully set up and updated
- Licensing and activation
- Escalation of confirmed software-related issues
What We Do Not Support
- Parallels Desktop installation or updates
- Windows or macOS installation and updates
- Virtual machine configuration (CPU/RAM allocation)
- Mac hardware or performance-related issues
Key Statement
Running Hatch via Parallels on Mac is supported, but performance and stability depend on your Mac hardware, Parallels, and virtual machine configuration.
We support Hatch within the Windows environment; issues related to macOS, Parallels, or VM configuration may need to be handled by Apple or Parallels support.
MAC / Parallels :
Hatch 3 Trial is not supported on MAC / Parallels. We do offer a 30-day full refund should you purchase then change your mind.
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