Plan7Architect is a Windows-based application, but you can still run it on a Mac without any issues.
There are two recommended methods:

Parallels Desktop – the easiest, fastest, and most stable solution
UTM (free) – a good alternative that also works well, especially for Apple Silicon Macs

This guide will walk you through both options.

1. Installing Plan7Architect with Parallels Desktop (Recommended)

Parallels Desktop is by far the best, simplest, and most reliable way to run Windows software — including Plan7Architect — on a Mac.
The program runs smoothly and with excellent performance, even on the latest Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, M4).

We recommend Parallels for most users, especially if you want a quick, hassle-free setup.

Why Parallels is the best option

Very easy installation
Highest stability
Best performance
Windows runs like a normal Mac app
No complex configuration needed

Parallels License Requirements

For normal use, the basic Parallels license is completely sufficient.

Regular price: about $89/year
Sometimes cheaper during promotions
You can also buy Parallels licenses from third-party sellers

Simply search on Google: “buy parallels license”

You’ll often find discounted prices.

How to Install Windows 11 & Plan7Architect with Parallels

After Parallels is installed:

Open Parallels Desktop
Install Windows 11 (Parallels guides you through the process automatically)
Once Windows is running, open the web browser
Log in at plan7architect.com
Download the software
Unzip the downloaded ZIP file
Right-click setup.exe → Run as administrator
Install Plan7Architect just like on a normal Windows PC

That’s it — Plan7Architect will now run inside Parallels seamlessly.

2. Installing Plan7Architect with UTM (Free Alternative)

UTM is a free virtualization tool for macOS.
We created our own video tutorial showing how to:

download UTM
install Windows inside UTM
install Plan7Architect inside the virtual Windows environment

UTM does not perform as fast as Parallels, but it works well and is a great option for users who prefer a free solution and don’t mind a bit more setup work.