Download Power Bi Desktop For Mac ((full)) 🆕
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?
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Only use Microsoft’s official download page (even if it only provides the .exe file) and the workarounds listed above. Which Method Is Right for You? | If you... | Recommended option | |-----------|--------------------| | Just need basic viewing/editing | Power BI Service (browser) | | Need full Power BI Desktop features occasionally | Virtual Machine (Parallels/VMware) | | Use Power BI daily and have an Intel Mac | Boot Camp | | Have an Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3) | Parallels Desktop (Windows 11 ARM) | Final Verdict You cannot download a native Power BI Desktop for Mac. But you can absolutely run it—just not the way you expected. Which Method Is Right for You