Visio on your Mac—without managing Windows.
Windowly prepares Windows automatically, keeps Microsoft Visio in My apps and lets you open it directly from your Mac. The full Windows desktop remains available whenever you need it.
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Requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later. Check your Mac.
How it works
From your Mac to Visio in three steps.
Install Windowly
Open Windowly and let it create and configure Windows automatically.
Add Microsoft Visio
Choose Visio from the catalog and keep it ready in My apps.
Launch your way
Open Visio directly from Windowly, or use the full Windows desktop when needed.
Built around your work
Your diagrams, from your Mac.
Course diagrams
Complete assignments that require the Windows desktop application.
Team files
Open and edit the Visio files, templates and stencils your team shares.
Files on both sides
Reach shared folders from macOS and Windows, or drag files between them.
Before you subscribe
Know exactly what Windowly provides.
Windows runs locally
Your Windows environment and its files are stored on your Mac.
Compatible Mac required
Apple Silicon—M1 or later—and macOS 14 or later are required.
Licences are separate
Microsoft Windows and Visio licences are not included.
Test your workflow
Compatibility varies by Visio edition, template, add-in and workload.
Visio on Mac FAQ
Questions before you start.
Does Visio run natively on macOS?
The Visio desktop application requires Windows. Windowly prepares that local Windows environment.
Do I have to open the Windows desktop every time?
No. Launch Visio from My apps, or open the full desktop when needed.
Can I use existing Visio files?
Yes. Test your diagrams, templates, stencils and add-ins during the trial.
Are Windows and Visio included?
No. Valid Microsoft licences are your responsibility.
What happens if I cancel?
Access to Windows and its files is locked while the subscription is inactive, without automatic deletion.
Ready to use Visio on your Mac?
Let Windowly prepare Windows and test your real diagrams for seven days before the first monthly charge.
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