Graphviz (short for Graph Visualization Software) is a package of open-source tools initiated by AT&T Labs Research for drawing graphs (as in nodes and edges, not as in bar charts) specified in DOT language scripts having the file name extension "gv". It also provides libraries for software applications to use the tools. Graphviz is free software licensed under the Eclipse Public License.
Notable applications of Graphviz include:
What is Graphviz?
Graphviz by Graphviz (developed by AT&T Labs) is Windows software in the drawing & design category. It ranks 6th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 16.1.0, released on September 4, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 50 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,701,920 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 13 of our languages. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.2 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Graphviz is a drawing & design tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Graphviz safe to download?
- The file is served by gitlab.com; 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:
46F3B8B412A79915CF8E08BDCE6542401BD9EFCA98CE282F3C5C5B56211E1761· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 50 versions ›50 versions over 5 years · about 9.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.1.0Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 16.0.0 | August 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.1.1 | August 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.1.0 | June 18, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.0.0 | May 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 14.1.5 | April 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 14.1.4 | March 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 14.1.3 | March 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Graphviz.Graphviz -echoco install Graphviz -yscoop install main/graphvizwindows_10_cmake_Release_graphviz-install-16.1.0-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install graphvizInformation
- Publisher
- Graphviz
- Developer
- AT&T Labs
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- CPL-1.0
- Source code
- gitlab.com
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 16.1.0
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 50
- Updates / year
- 9.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,701,920
- Website
- graphviz.org
- winget ID
- Graphviz.Graphviz
- Chocolatey package
- Graphviz
- Scoop package
- main/graphviz
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graphviz safe to download?
The download comes from gitlab.com; 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 Graphviz 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 Graphviz be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Graphviz run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Graphviz?
The versions page lists all 50 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Graphviz?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, KritaShellExtension and Figma. The alternatives page compares them.
