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You cannot directly convert a Windows .exe (executable) file to a macOS .app file because they are for different operating systems, but you can run .exe files on a Mac using virtualization software like Parallels or by using compatibility layers like Wine. For Windows-to-Windows deployment, you can "wrap" an .exe into a package like .intunewin or .msix for deployment through management tools like Microsoft Intune. 

Running an .exe on a Mac

• Virtualization: Install a virtual machine like VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop, then install Windows inside it. You can then run Windows applications from the .exe file within the virtual machine. 
• Compatibility Layers: Tools like Wine (or its commercial version, CrossOver) can create an environment on macOS that allows Windows .exe files to run without a full virtual machine. 

Packaging an .exe for Windows Deployment 

If you are trying to deploy an .exe file to multiple Windows computers, such as within an organization using Microsoft Intune, you will need to convert it into a deployable package. 

• Create an .intunewin package:  Use Microsoft's tools to compress the .exe and its supporting files into a single .intunewin file, which can then be uploaded to Intune for deployment. 
• Create an .MSIX package:  You can use the MSIX Packaging Tool to convert an .exe installer into an MSIX application package for a more modern deployment experience. 

Why Direct Conversion Isn't Possible 

• Different Operating Systems: .exe files are the executable format for Windows, while .app files are the application bundle format for macOS. They are built for entirely different operating system architectures. 
• Compiled Code: .exe files are already compiled and ready to run on a Windows system. There is no universal tool that can magically translate this compiled Windows code into a format compatible with macOS