Dia is a GTK+ based diagram creation program for GNU/Linux, MacOS X, Unix, and Windows, and is released under the GPL license.
Publisher’s description
What is Dia?
Dia by gnome is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 19.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dia is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dia safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; 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:
8257389D6264742D414404BEAAAAC869336C91F9F9AF1E31EE081AA6E7857F3C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.97.2Latest | March 30, 2021 | 19.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gnome.Dia -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- gnome
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.97.2
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- wiki.gnome.org
- winget ID
- gnome.Dia
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dia free?
Yes. Dia is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is Dia safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 Dia 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 Dia be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Dia support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Dia run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Dia?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
