HARMAN have taken over the development and support for the Adobe AIR SDK, a cross-platform framework used by a wide range of applications and games. Enabling rapid development including animations created via Adobe Animate, AIR supports the deployment of applications on desktop and mobile platforms, including the ability to develop and deploy iPhone and iPad applications using a Windows machine.
Publisher’s description
What is Adobe AIR?
Adobe AIR by HARMAN International is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 6.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 51.4.1.2, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to August 16, 2024: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .air.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
- Small download (6.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Adobe AIR is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Adobe AIR safe to download?
- The file is served by airsdk.wxlift.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AAE4F1B86C1A6323BDECE032BB51DAA27A872361C2494E6489571A411AF9B597· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.4.1.2Latest | October 12, 2026 | 6.3 MB | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.3.3.1 | June 15, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.3.2.3 | May 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.3.2.2 | May 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.3.1.2 | March 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.2.2.6 | November 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.2.1.5 | June 4, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 51.2.1.3 | May 6, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HARMAN.AdobeAIR -eAdobeAIR.exe -silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask adobe-airInformation
- Publisher
- HARMAN International
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 51.4.1.2
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 6
- Website
- airsdk.wxlift.com
- winget ID
- HARMAN.AdobeAIR
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe AIR free?
Adobe AIR is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Adobe AIR safe to download?
The download comes from airsdk.wxlift.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Adobe AIR with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Adobe AIR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Adobe AIR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Adobe AIR?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2024.