Julia is a high-level, high-performance, dynamic programming language. While it is a general-purpose language and can be used to write any application, many of its features are well suited for numerical analysis and computational science.
Publisher’s description
What is Julia?
Julia is an open-source science & math program for Windows from Julia Computing, Inc.. It ranks 47th by popularity among science & maths in this catalogue. It is written in Julia.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as APPX. The main installer is 320.0 MB. It needs Windows 10 1803 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.24.0.0, released on October 25, 2026. 58 versions are listed since June 3, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 23 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JuliaLang/julia) has 49,213 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .jl. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Project description on GitHub: “The Julia Programming Language”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 23 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Large download (320.0 MB)
In short: Julia is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Julia safe to download?
- The file is served by julialang-s3.julialang.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
64AF9DB92BB53DDF8DBBA7F1207714861E3B5415C90EB03EF24426EAC85BC108· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 27, 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 58 versions ›58 versions over 2 years · about 23 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.24.0.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | 320.0 MB | 64-bit APPX32-bit APPX |
| 1.23.0.0 | October 21, 2026 | 320.0 MB | 64-bit APPX32-bit APPX |
| 1.22.10.0 | October 16, 2026 | 320.0 MB | 64-bit APPX32-bit APPX |
| 1.22.8.0 | September 19, 2026 | 320.6 MB | 64-bit APPX32-bit APPX |
| 1.22.7.0 | September 11, 2026 | 321.3 MB | 64-bit APPX32-bit APPX |
| 1.22.6.0 | September 10, 2026 | 321.3 MB | 32-bit APPX64-bit APPX |
| 1.22.5.0 | September 3, 2026 | 306.0 MB | 32-bit APPX64-bit APPX |
| 1.22.4.0 | September 1, 2026 | 306.0 MB | 32-bit APPX64-bit APPX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Julialang.Juliaup -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path Julia-x64-1.24.0.0.appxGet-AppxPackage -Name JuliaComputingInc.Julia | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): julia.exe, juliaup.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask julia-appbrew install juliaInformation
- Publisher
- Julia Computing, Inc.
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JuliaLang/julia
- Written in
- Julia
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1803+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- APPX
- Version
- 1.24.0.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 58
- Updates / year
- 23.3
- GitHub stars
- 49,213
- GitHub forks
- 5,951
- Website
- julialang.org
- winget ID
- Julialang.Juliaup
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Julia free?
Yes. Julia is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Julia safe to download?
The download comes from julialang-s3.julialang.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 Julia 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 Julia be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Julia support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1803 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Julia 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 Julia?
The versions page lists all 58 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 3, 2024.
What are alternatives to Julia?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
