CrossOver for MAC
Run Windows apps and games on your Mac without a Windows license or virtual machine. Paid app with a 14-day free trial.
CrossOver Overview
CrossOver lets you run many Windows programs and games on your Mac without installing Windows. There is no virtual machine and no Windows license to buy: CrossOver translates what a Windows program asks for into what macOS understands, so the program opens in its own window like a Mac app. It is made by CodeWeavers, whose work is built on the open-source Wine project; CrossOver 26 includes Wine 11.0.
CrossOver is a paid app with a fully functional 14-day free trial that needs no credit card. When the trial ends, CrossOver stops working, but the Windows programs you installed are kept. Many Windows applications work very well, while some have reduced functionality or do not run, so the trial is a good way to test the programs you need. CrossOver runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key Features
CrossOver makes Windows software feel at home on a Mac.
- No Windows needed: run Windows programs without Windows or a virtual machine.
- Games and apps: productivity software, utilities and games, all with one app.
- Bottles: each program gets its own separate Windows environment.
- Easy installs: install supported programs from CrossOver's built-in list.
- Mac integration: Windows programs open in their own windows on your Mac.
- Apple Silicon: runs on Macs with Apple Silicon as well as Intel Macs.
- Compatibility database: check how well a program works before you install it.
- Built on Wine: CrossOver 26 includes Wine 11.0 with thousands of improvements.
What’s New in Version 26.3.0
CrossOver 26.3.0 fixes recent game and launcher problems.
- Fixed Diablo IV not launching after a game update
- Fixed Epic Games Launcher downloads not working on Mac after an update
- Fixed the GOG Galaxy client not loading after an update
CrossOver FAQ
Is CrossOver free?
CrossOver is a paid app with a fully functional 14-day free trial. No credit card is needed for the trial; you buy a license to keep using it.
Do I need a Windows license to use CrossOver?
No. CrossOver runs Windows programs without Windows itself, so you do not need to buy a Windows license or install a virtual machine.
Will every Windows program work in CrossOver?
No. Many Windows applications work very well, but some have reduced functionality and some do not run. CrossOver's compatibility database and the free trial help you check the programs you need.
What happens when the CrossOver trial ends?
CrossOver stops working, but the Windows programs you installed during the trial are kept. Once you buy a license, you can carry on using them.
Does CrossOver work on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. CrossOver runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It does not run on iPad or iPhone.
Can I play Windows games with CrossOver?
Yes, many of them. Recent versions include fixes for many games, and the compatibility database shows how well each game runs.
What is a bottle in CrossOver?
A bottle is a separate Windows environment inside CrossOver. Each program can have its own bottle, so programs do not get in each other's way.
How is CrossOver related to Wine?
CrossOver is built on Wine, the open-source project that runs Windows software on other systems. CodeWeavers contributes heavily to Wine, and CrossOver 26 includes Wine 11.0.
Which macOS version does CrossOver need?
CrossOver supports current macOS versions; on macOS 26 Tahoe you need CrossOver 25.1.1 or later. CodeWeavers lists the details on its system requirements page.
Where does the CrossOver download on crossover.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to CodeWeavers' official CrossOver page at https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover, where the free trial is offered. crossover.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the installer.
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