Question:
Is Plan7Architect compatible with Apple Mac M1, M2, M3 & M4 chips when using Parallels?
Plan7Architect is currently a Windows-based application, and there is no native Mac or web-based version available at this time.
However, many Mac users successfully run the software on their devices using virtualization tools. The most popular option is Parallels Desktop, which allows you to install Windows on your Mac and use Plan7Architect seamlessly — just like on a Windows PC.
But you don’t have to pay for Parallels. Free alternatives like UTM, VMware Fusion (Free for Personal Use), VirtualBox, or compatibility layers like Wine/WineBottler can also be used to run Plan7Architect on macOS.
Important: If you’re using a Mac with an M1, M2, M3, or M4 (Apple Silicon) chip, Parallels and UTM are the most compatible options. We personally run Plan7Architect on the latest MacBooks with M4 chip — and it works smoothly.
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