Azahar is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra.
Publisher’s description
What is Azahar?
Azahar is an open-source emulator program for Windows from Azahar. It ranks 24th by popularity among emulators in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2126.2, released on October 8, 2026. 25 versions are listed since March 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (azahar-emu/azahar) has 8,431 stars. Similar programs include PCSX2, BizHawk and SameBoy.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Azahar is an open-source emulator tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Azahar 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:
54AB4FDD20E859E6CF59F4B6DD47C7DDB0B4913090C463928E32A78EAC1D1807· 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 25 versions ›25 versions over 2 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2126.2Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2126.1.2 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2126.1.1 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2126.0 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2125.1.2 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2125.1.1 | April 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2125.1 | April 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2125.0.1 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AzaharEmu.Azahar -eazahar-windows-msvc-2126.2-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Azahar
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/azahar-emu/azahar
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2126.2
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 16.2
- GitHub stars
- 8,431
- GitHub forks
- 756
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AzaharEmu.Azahar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azahar free?
Yes. Azahar is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Azahar 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 Azahar 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 Azahar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Azahar 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 Azahar?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 22, 2025.
What are alternatives to Azahar?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, bsnes and SharpEmu. The alternatives page compares them.
