Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK). Corretto comes with long-term support that includes performance enhancements and security fixes. Amazon runs Corretto internally on thousands of production services and Corretto is certified as compatible with the Java SE standard. With Corretto, you can develop and run Java applications on popular operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Amazon Corretto 21 is a Long-Term Supported (LTS) distribution of OpenJDK 21.
Publisher’s description
What is Amazon Corretto 21?
Amazon Corretto 21 by Amazon is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 21.0.13.0, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to June 25, 2024: 14 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
The source code on GitHub (corretto/corretto-21) has 121 stars. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .java, .jsp, .jar and .class. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Amazon Corretto 21 is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Amazon Corretto 21 safe to download?
- The file is served by corretto.aws; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2FB0D9800C86E760AD54DCD93FC7A4C98E38BFAB055D23982661D703A05B8267· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 2 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0.13.0Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.12.12 | September 26, 2026 | 179.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.12.9 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.12.8 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.11.10 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.10.7 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.9.10 | October 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 21.0.8.9 | July 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 21.0.13.0 belongs to the 21 (LTS) release line (long-term support), supported until October 31, 2030.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | September 17, 2026 | April 30, 2027 | 27.0.1.0.10 | Supported |
| 26 | March 17, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | 26.0.2.11.1 | Supported |
| 25 (LTS)LTS | September 17, 2025 | October 31, 2032 | 25.0.5.0.9 | Supported |
| 24 | March 24, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | 24.0.2.12.1 | End of life |
| 23 | September 18, 2024 | April 30, 2025 | 23.0.2.7.1 | End of life |
| 22 | March 19, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 22.0.2.9.1 | End of life |
| 21 (LTS)LTS | August 21, 2023 | October 31, 2030 | 21.0.13.0.10 | Supported |
| 20 | March 21, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | 20.0.2.10.1 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Amazon.Corretto.21.JDK -emsiexec /i amazon-corretto-21.0.13.0.10-windows-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2256EDBB-D4F6-4DB2-A98D-6D1DDB1771CE} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): jar.exe, jarsigner.exe, java.exe, javac.exe, javadoc.exe, javap.exe, javaw.exe, jconsole.exe, jdeprscan.exe, jdeps.exe, jlink.exe, jmod.exe, jps.exe, jshell.exe, jstat.exe, keytool.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Amazon
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-2.0 with Classpath Exception
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/corretto/corretto-21
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 21.0.13.0
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 25, 2024
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 121
- GitHub forks
- 42
- Website
- docs.aws.amazon.com
- winget ID
- Amazon.Corretto.21.JDK
- MSI product code
- {2256EDBB-D4F6-4DB2-A98D-6D1DDB1771CE}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Corretto 21 free?
Yes. Amazon Corretto 21 is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 with Classpath Exception licence.
Is Amazon Corretto 21 safe to download?
The download comes from corretto.aws; 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 Amazon Corretto 21 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 Amazon Corretto 21 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Amazon Corretto 21 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Amazon Corretto 21?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 25, 2024.
What are alternatives to Amazon Corretto 21?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
