Do you own a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro but would like to install Windows 11 on it so that you can run all the apps and games available for the Windows operating system on your Mac as well? Would you like to install Windows 11 on a Mac but are unsure which Windows 11 ISO to download? If yes, this guide should help you.
Before we tell you how to download Windows 11 ISO for your Mac, let’s make it clear that Windows 11 cannot be natively installed on Macs powered by M1, M2, and M3 chips with the help of Boot Camp Assistant. On M1/M2/M3 Macs, you need to use virtualization software like Parallels to install and run Windows 11. You can refer to our how-to install Windows 11 on Mac M1/M2/M3 using the Parallels Desktop guide for instructions.
However, if you are using an Intel-powered Mac, you should be able to use the Boot Camp to install Windows 11 in dual boot with your macOS on your Mac computer.
Download Windows 11 ISO image file for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Mini
This guide will show you how to download the Windows 11 ISO for Mac.
Step 1: On your Mac or Windows computer, visit this Microsoft page.
Step 2: Scroll down the page to see the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices section. Here, select the Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for 64-bit devices) option from the drop-down and click the Download button.
Step 3: Clicking the Download button will take you to another page where you need to select the Windows 11 language. Select a language and then click the Confirm button.
Step 4: Finally, the 64-bit Download button should now appear on the page. Click the 64-bit Download button to begin downloading the Windows 11 ISO image file. Note that the download size of the ISO is about 6.4 GB, and the link is valid for the next 24 hours.
Can I download Windows 11 32-bit?
Please note that Windows 11 is available in 64-bit version only. That is, Windows 11 is not offered in the 32-bit version, and you cannot download one.
Do I need a product key to activate Windows 11 on Mac?
Of course, you will need a 25-character product key to activate Windows 11 without issues. Unlike macOS, which does not require any product key or activation, Windows requires a working product key. Without activation, some features might not be available.
Is it safe to install Windows 11 on a Mac?
If using an Intel-based Mac, you should be able to install and run Windows 11 on your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Mini without any issues, provided that you are using Boot Camp or virtualization software like Parallels.
Do I need a Microsoft account to install Windows 11?
Yes, Windows 11 will ask you to sign in with a Microsoft account during the installation. While installing and using Windows 11 without a Microsoft account is possible, you might not be able to use some features while using a local or non-Microsoft user account. To create a Microsoft account, refer to our how to create a Microsoft account for Windows 10/11 guide.
To avoid Windows 11 without a Microsoft account (using a local user account), you can disconnect your Mac from the internet during the installation.
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