AutoIt toʊ ɪt/ is a freeware programming language for Microsoft Windows. In its earliest release, it was primarily intended to create automation scripts (sometimes called macros) for Microsoft Windows programs but has since grown to include enhancements in both programming language design and overall functionality.
The scripting language in AutoIt 1 and 2 was statement-driven and designed primarily for simulating user interaction. From version 3 onward, the AutoIt syntax is similar to that found in the BASIC family of languages. In this form, AutoIt is a general-purpose, third-generation programming language with a classical data model and a variant data type that can store several types of data, including arrays.
An AutoIt automation script can be converted into a compressed, stand-alone executable which can be run on computers even if they do not have the AutoIt interpreter installed. A wide range of function libraries (known as UDFs, or "User Defined Functions") are also included as standard or are available from the website to add specialized functionality. AutoIt is also distributed with an IDE based on the free SciTE editor. The compiler and help text are fully integrated and provide a de facto standard environment for developers using AutoIt.
What is AutoIt?
AutoIt by AutoIt Team is free Windows software in the system utilities category. It ranks 36th by popularity among system utilities in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 1999.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 13.2 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 3.3.18.0, released on September 7, 2025. The version history goes back to September 19, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 154,504 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 22 of our languages. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .au3 and .a3x. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (13.2 MB)
- Mature project (since 1999)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: AutoIt is a free system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is AutoIt safe to download?
- The file is served by autoitscript.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A95FE7903C3005707AECD09ABA808BACDC4F70805F5D5C414EE5AF2F639FC340· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3.18.0Latest | September 7, 2025 | 13.2 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3.16.1 | September 19, 2022 | 13.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AutoIt.AutoIt -echoco install autoit.install -yscoop install main/autoitautoit-v3.3.18.0-setup.zip /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AutoIt Team
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.3.18.0
- Released
- September 7, 2025
- First release
- 1999
- Added to the catalogue
- September 19, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 154,504
- Website
- autoitscript.com
- winget ID
- AutoIt.AutoIt
- Chocolatey package
- autoit.install
- Scoop package
- main/autoit
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is AutoIt free?
Yes. AutoIt is free to use.
Is AutoIt safe to download?
The download comes from autoitscript.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 AutoIt 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 AutoIt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AutoIt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AutoIt?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 19, 2022.
What are alternatives to AutoIt?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
