Using Windows on a Mac also has all the associated problems and issues that it does on Windows such as the risk of viruses, frequent system updates and slow downs over time. Installing Windows on your Mac not only allows you to install Visio on Mac but also other Windows only games or programs such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Publisher.īefore you begin, be aware that this setup process takes time and we strongly recommend using one of these excellent alternatives to Visio on Mac.

You can even run Windows on M1 Macs nowadays.

Many Mac users aren’t aware that they can now run Windows on a Mac and by using a virtual machine, you can have macOS and Windows alongside each other.

Although there are far better alternatives to using Visio on a Mac such as the excellent SmartDraw, you can also run Visio on a Mac.