UTM

UTM is an app that allows you to run entire operating systems like Windows or Linux, and even older variants or different architectures, on your Mac, combining advanced emulation and virtualization when the hardware allows it. If you want to use another system on your device and are looking for a simple yet powerful option, this choice is secure, reliable, and convenient.

Flexible architecture: native virtualization or universal emulation

UTM takes advantage of the QEMU project's backend for extensive compatibility: more than 30 CPU architectures (x86_64, ARM64, RISC-V, PPC, MIPS, etc.) are supported, which means you can run everything from current to old operating systems, of different types, all from the same interface. On modern Macs with an Apple Silicon chip, UTM uses Apple's native virtualization framework, achieving speeds close to native when virtualizing systems compatible with ARM64. If you need to run a system with a different architecture, UTM emulates instead (with QEMU + JIT / TCG), which allows you to run almost anything, albeit at the cost of performance.

Native interface and simple installation

Unlike other highly technical virtualization environments, UTM was specifically designed for macOS, with a modern, straightforward, and user-friendly graphical interface. Installing it is as simple as downloading the .dmg file and following the installation process until it's complete. Once opened, you can create and save your own virtualizations to work with them any time you like. You don't need to worry if you haven't used a tool like this before, as UTM will guide you through the process step by step.

Vast support for operating systems and hardware

With UTM, you can run practically any system, such as modern Linux distributions, Windows, older versions of operating systems, and even macOS as a guest. The latter option can be done on Macs with Apple Silicon by booting ARM virtual machines, which is very useful for testing, development, or isolated environments. In addition to this, it has useful functionalities such as USB support, network, shared directories between host and virtual machine, state snapshots, and custom drives.

If you're looking for a good virtualization tool, download UTM for free, and this powerful tool will allow you to work with almost any operating system.