KTurtle is an educational programming environment for learning how to program. It provides all programming tools from its user interface. The programming language used is TurtleScript, which is loosely based on Logo. All commands and messages are translated into the user's language. KTurtle features an intuitive syntax highlighting, simple error messages, integrated canvas to make drawings, an integrated help, slow-motion and step execution.
Publisher’s description
What is kturtle?
kturtle is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from KDE e.V.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 96.7 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
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: kturtle is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is kturtle safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
014A1834D919DF973F01FAB234C3AA3BD487DA338B665EDD99C9CFD219C469A5· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.11.70Latest | October 19, 2026 | 96.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.KTurtle -ekturtle-master-1266-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.kturtleInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.11.70
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.KTurtle
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Frequently asked questions
Is kturtle free?
Yes. kturtle is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is kturtle safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.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 kturtle 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 kturtle be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does kturtle run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use kturtle without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to kturtle?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and Thonny. The alternatives page compares them.
