Android Studio is the official IDE for writing Android software. It bundles together a source code editor based on IntelliJ IDEA, the Gradle build tool, and the Android SDK. It is available for download on Windows, macOS and Linux based operating systems. ChromeOS is also supported via a Linux virtual machine, while Googlebook OS, Google's own newest desktop operating system, isn't supported at all. Each component provided with Android Studio is licensed under its own terms. Aside from the SDK, most of the components are distributed under the Apache License.
Android Studio was announced on May 16, 2013, at the Google I/O conference. It was in early access preview stage starting from version 0.1 in May 2013, then entered beta stage starting from version 0.8 which was released in June 2014. The first stable build was released in December 2014, starting from version 1.0. At the end of 2015, Google dropped support for Eclipse ADT, making Android Studio the only officially supported IDE for Android development.
What is Android Studio?
Android Studio by Google LLC is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It ranks 19th by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for GNU/Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.2.1.8, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to August 29, 2022: 40 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 435,045 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 32 of our languages. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Apache NetBeans.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.8 a year)
- Also runs on GNU/Linux and macOS
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Android Studio is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- A flexible Gradle-based build system
- A fast and feature-rich emulator
- A unified environment where you can develop for all Android devices
- Live Edit to update composables in emulators and physical devices in real time
- Code templates and GitHub integration to help you build common app features and import sample code
- Extensive testing tools and frameworks
- Lint tools to catch performance, usability, version compatibility, and other problems
- C++ and NDK support
- Built-in support for Google Cloud Platform, making it easy to integrate Google Cloud Messaging and App Engine
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Screenshots
Is Android Studio safe to download?
- The file is served by edgedl.me.gvt1.com; 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:
4C26F92E0E78ADB1381C9A76597DBD5F6BCE13D2FF2BF88CD2B57D425D685F3D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 40 versions ›40 versions over 4 years · about 9.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.2.1.8Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.4.7 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.3.7 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.2.10 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.1.10 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.1.9 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.1.8 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3.4.7 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.AndroidStudio -echoco install AndroidStudio -yscoop install extras/android-studioandroid-studio-rabbit1-windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask android-studioflatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioInformation
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Android Software Development Kit License Agreement
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- android.googlesource.com
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- GNU/Linux, macOS
- Version
- 2026.2.1.8
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 29, 2022
- Versions listed
- 40
- Updates / year
- 9.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 435,045
- Website
- developer.android.com
- winget ID
- Google.AndroidStudio
- Chocolatey package
- AndroidStudio
- Scoop package
- extras/android-studio
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Frequently asked questions
Is Android Studio free?
Android Studio is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Android Software Development Kit License Agreement). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Android Studio safe to download?
The download comes from edgedl.me.gvt1.com; 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 Android Studio 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 Android Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Android Studio 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 Android Studio?
The versions page lists all 40 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 29, 2022.
What are alternatives to Android Studio?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
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