Run Windows apps on your Mac—no Windows license, no rebooting, and no full virtual machine (VM) needed. CrossOver Mac lets you open Windows programs on macOS right from your Dock, with Mac features like shared files and cross-platform copy & paste working smoothly.
Easy installs: lots of Windows applications install automatically using our CrossTie technology. If CrossOver is installed and you have the app installer, simply click the install button in the Compatibility Database and CrossOver handles the rest.
What’s New in CrossOver 26
- Native Apple Silicon support: Expanded support and performance improvements for M1, M2, and M3 Macs, reducing reliance on Rosetta and improving stability for many apps and games.
- Updated Wine engine: Built on a newer Wine base with numerous bug fixes and enhanced Windows API compatibility.
- Graphics and gaming improvements: Enhanced DirectX translation and Vulkan/Metal integration, delivering better frame rates and fewer graphical issues in supported games.
- Installer and interface enhancements: Improved bottle management, easier configuration of libraries and runtimes, and better error reporting for troubleshooting.
- 64-bit Windows application support: More reliable compatibility for running modern 64-bit Windows software on Mac.
- Dependency management upgrades: Improved installation and handling of Visual C++ Redistributables, .NET Framework, and other Windows runtime components.
- Security and packaging updates: Better bottle isolation, enhanced security, and improved macOS packaging and signing.
