Welcome to Blender! Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite.
With Blender, you can create 3D visualizations such as still images, 3D animations and VFX shots. You can also edit videos. It is well suited to individuals and small studios who benefit from its unified pipeline and responsive development process.
Being a cross-platform application, Blender runs on Linux, macOS, as well as Windows systems. It also has relatively small memory and drive requirements compared to other 3D creation suites. Its interface uses OpenGL to provide a consistent experience across all supported hardware and platforms.
Publisher’s description
What is blender?
blender is an open-source 3d & cad program for Windows from Blender Foundation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. The main installer is 366.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.2.3, released on October 22, 2026. 55 versions are listed since May 31, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .blend. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.9 a year)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (366.2 MB)
In short: blender is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is blender safe to download?
- The file is served by download.blender.org; 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:
A103D4ECE8D9ACFFD2A95C9D8860355B1F209977CC983B4A3D1E1CFB441C8605· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- 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 55 versions ›55 versions over 6 years · about 9.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.3Latest | October 22, 2026 | 366.2 MB | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.2 | September 15, 2026 | 364.8 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.2.1 | August 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.2 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.1.1 | April 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.0 | March 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.1 | December 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 5.2.3 belongs to the 5.2 (LTS) release line (long-term support), supported until July 14, 2028.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 (LTS)LTS | July 14, 2026 | July 14, 2028 | 5.2.3 | Supported |
| 5.1 | March 17, 2026 | July 14, 2026 | 5.1.2 | End of life |
| 5.0 | November 18, 2025 | March 17, 2026 | 5.0.1 | End of life |
| 4.5 (LTS)LTS | July 14, 2025 | July 14, 2027 | 4.5.15 | Supported |
| 4.4 | March 17, 2025 | July 14, 2025 | 4.4.3 | End of life |
| 4.3 | November 19, 2024 | March 18, 2025 | 4.3.2 | End of life |
| 4.2 (LTS)LTS | July 16, 2024 | July 16, 2026 | 4.2.23 | End of life |
| 4.1 | March 25, 2024 | July 16, 2024 | 4.1.1 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender -emsiexec /i blender-5.2.3-windows-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E197A796-EC25-4293-A409-06291C986831} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Blender Foundation
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.2.3
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 55
- Updates / year
- 9.9
- winget ID
- BlenderFoundation.Blender
- MSI product code
- {E197A796-EC25-4293-A409-06291C986831}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is blender free?
Yes. blender is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is blender safe to download?
The download comes from download.blender.org; 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 blender 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 blender be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does blender run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of blender?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 31, 2021.
What are alternatives to blender?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, OpenToonz and NetLogo. The alternatives page compares them.
