VMware Fusion is a desktop virtualization product for macOS that allows users to run x86 and x86-64 operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a Mac. Unlike Boot Camp, which requires rebooting, Fusion lets you run Windows, Linux, or even older versions of macOS alongside your primary OS without interruption.
: While Fusion 12 can run on M1/M2 Macs via Rosetta 2, it cannot run x86 Windows virtual machines on Apple Silicon at usable speeds. If you are on an M-series Mac, this specific version is virtually obsolete. VMware.Fusion.12.1.2.zip
Whether you are a developer testing cross-platform applications, a gamer trying to run Windows-only titles, or an IT admin managing legacy systems, Fusion 12.1.2 delivers reliable performance. However, as Apple transitions fully to Apple Silicon, and as VMware pushes forward with Fusion 13, version 12.1.2 is best viewed as a legacy tool for specific environments. VMware Fusion is a desktop virtualization product for