download power bi desktop for mac

Start with in your browser. If you outgrow it, invest in Parallels Desktop for a smooth virtual Windows experience. Avoid sketchy third-party “Mac downloads” at all costs.

Below, I’ll explain your three best options to download, install, and run Power BI Desktop on a Mac. Before jumping through technical hoops, ask yourself: Do I really need the Desktop version?

A VM lets you run Windows 11 alongside macOS, and inside that Windows environment, you install Power BI Desktop normally.