AVRDUDE is software for programming Atmel AVR Microcontrollers
Publisher’s description
What is AVRDUDE?
AVRDUDE is an open-source program for Windows from AVR Dudes. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.3, released on September 12, 2026. 7 versions are listed since June 11, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (avrdudes/avrdude) has 1,199 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “AVRDUDE is a utility to program AVR microcontrollers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: AVRDUDE is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is AVRDUDE safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8630C7D8BB9682A1685AAA9AD42550AE1131C9D13528F0D20975368BA615E9B0· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 3 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.2 | July 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1 | June 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.0 | August 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.3 | February 7, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.2 | January 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.1 | June 11, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AVRDudes.AVRDUDE -escoop install main/avrdudeRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AVR Dudes
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/avrdudes/avrdude
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 8.3
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- GitHub stars
- 1,199
- GitHub forks
- 201
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AVRDudes.AVRDUDE
- Scoop package
- main/avrdude
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AVRDUDE free?
Yes. AVRDUDE is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is AVRDUDE safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 AVRDUDE 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.
Does AVRDUDE run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of AVRDUDE?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2023.
Can I use AVRDUDE without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
