eXeLearning is a free / libre software tool under GPL-2 that can be used to create educational interactive web content.
eXeLearning can generate interactive contents in XHTML or HTML5 format. It allows you to create easily navigable web pages including text, images, interactive activities, image galleries or multimedia clips.
eXeLearning was originally developed in New Zealand, in 2007, and was led by two universities (University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology) and the Tairawhiti Polytechnic Institute. The project was originally supported by the New Zealand government. Development is now supported by government agencies and companies in Spain and other countries.
The original project remained active until 2010. At that time eXeLearning had thousands of users and it was very well known.
In 2009-2010, the Instituto de Tecnologías Educativas del Ministerio de Educación del Gobierno de España (now INTEF) decided to restart and to evolve the project. The new eXeLearning, as it was named, would keep alive the original open source spirit of the project, adapting the application to new web developments and standards and introducing major improvements.
What is eXeLearning?
eXeLearning by INTEF is open-source Windows software in the education category. It ranks 17th by popularity among education in this catalogue. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.5, released on September 16, 2026. The version history goes back to September 27, 2025: 17 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 750 times. The source code on GitHub (exelearning/exelearning) has 150 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .elp, .elp3 and .elpx. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and OpenBoard.
Project description on GitHub: “eXeLearning is an AGPL-licensed free/libre tool to create and publish open educational resources.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: eXeLearning is an open-source education tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is eXeLearning 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:
3FEBA6649CFFA76BF74AB320E33862AC3C41576856504BE2D1FC0658A24FBDEB· 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 17 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.5Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.3 | August 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.2 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.1 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0-rc3 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0-rc2 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0-rc1 | April 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Exelearning.Exelearning -echoco install exelearning -yeXeLearning-Setup-4.0.5.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask exelearningInformation
- Publisher
- INTEF
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/exelearning/exelearning
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.0.5
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 17
- Chocolatey downloads
- 750
- GitHub stars
- 150
- GitHub forks
- 36
- Website
- exelearning.net
- winget ID
- Exelearning.Exelearning
- Chocolatey package
- exelearning
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is eXeLearning free?
Yes. eXeLearning is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is eXeLearning 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 eXeLearning 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 eXeLearning be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does eXeLearning 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 eXeLearning?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 27, 2025.
Can I use eXeLearning without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to eXeLearning?
Anki, Praat, OpenBoard, Tux Paint and GeoGebra Geometry. The alternatives page compares them.
