Windows App 4+

Previously Remote Desktop

Microsoft Corporation

    • 4.5 • 2.3K Ratings
    • Free

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Description

Windows App for Mac (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services.

Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App and connect to Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice.

GET STARTED

• Learn more about the features of Windows App at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp.
• Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup.

KEY FEATURES

• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server.
• Access managed resources published by your admin.
• Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs.
• Audio and video streaming.
• Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras.
• Teams Media Optimization.
• Support for multiple monitors.

By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).

What’s New

Version 11.0.5

In this release we made the following changes:

• Triggered the Local Network permissions dialog on macOS 15 to request access for PC connection scenarios.
• Enabled the use of the enterprise SSO extensions (https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity-platform/apple-sso-plugin).
• Mapped CMD+W to CTRL+W when Mac shortcuts are enabled.
• Added "Expand All" and "Collapse All" options to the Quick Launcher.
• Updated the Account Switcher to not dismiss when signing out and accounts remain.
• Cleaned up visual glitches in the Refresh All flow for subscribed workspaces.

If you encounter any errors, you can contact us via Help > Submit Feedback.

Ratings and Reviews

4.5 out of 5
2.3K Ratings

2.3K Ratings

jolyon.direnko-smith ,

Does the Job, Room for Improvement

Works pretty flawlessly with both Windows and Mac computers (using NuoRDS server on Macs).

The only thing I'd ask for is some greater flexibility in the presentation/organisation of saved profiles. Specifically, 1) using tags rather than simple folders 2) assign my own icon/thumbnail rather than relying on a screenshot and 3) choose a specific thumbnail size rather than the somewhat odd and inconsistent auto-sizing.

But these are all essentially cosmetic nice-to-have and don't detract too much from the fundamentally good functionality.

Macminifan12345 ,

Great RDP session manager, better than the WIndows version

Add folders for related connections, create "Accounts" that the connections can then be configured to use by default. Ive been using this for over a year now and find it pretty good for an RDP client session manager for what I do.
Note that the Windows 10 version is also called Microsoft Remote Desktop, which is EXACTLY the same name as the client for the Azure MS Remote Desktop Service. On the Mac, the MRD client can connect to both local RDP servers AND Azure Remote Desktop, on Windows they are two speperate clients called the same thing. So annoying.

DenJSych ,

Little bugs matters

Great app but little bugs that MS team dosn't care about make me feel bad every day. 1. Dark Mode/Ligth mode - if you have it Automatic in macOS - MSRD stucks in dark mode with black font which maks it impossible to read remote PCs names.
2. Resoultion update almost never works, you have to change from full screen mode to windowed mode to refresh the size of remote desktop and other elemets. Super annoying.

App Privacy

The developer, Microsoft Corporation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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