DMD Compiler for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is DMD?
DMD is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from D Language Foundation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 34.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.113.0, released on August 17, 2026. 11 versions are listed since June 21, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 24,792 times. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .exe, .obj, .d, .res and .di. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
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
In short: DMD is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DMD safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.dlang.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
299A443FEB2A6B57E520D5E0230A01ECBE1E6F234A25673D427063268DA6037C· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 5 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.113.0Latest | August 17, 2026 | 34.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.112.0 | January 7, 2026 | 32.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.111.0 | April 1, 2025 | 32.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.107.1 | March 17, 2024 | 33.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.103.0 | April 1, 2023 | 33.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.100.0 | August 10, 2022 | 33.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.098.1 | February 22, 2022 | 32.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.098.0 | December 16, 2021 | 32.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dlang.DMD -echoco install dmd -yscoop install main/dmddmd-2.113.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- D Language Foundation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- BSL-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.113.0
- Released
- August 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 21, 2021
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 24,792
- Website
- dlang.org
- winget ID
- Dlang.DMD
- Chocolatey package
- dmd
- Scoop package
- main/dmd
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is DMD free?
Yes. DMD is open-source software under the BSL-1.0 licence.
Is DMD safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.dlang.org, 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 DMD 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 DMD be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DMD run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DMD?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 21, 2021.
What are alternatives to DMD?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
