Real-time 3D viewer for displaying LDraw models
Publisher’s description
What is LDView?
LDView is an open-source 3d & cad program for Windows from Travis Cobbs. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.7.0.0, released on February 24, 2026. 3 versions are listed since June 9, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tcobbs/ldview) has 117 stars. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “Real-time 3D viewer for displaying LDraw models”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: LDView is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LDView 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:
F052760B06975C71E9223358D4E25DF58908C1CC6F29FDBA8A9F2A0E3D7330B5· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.0.0Latest | February 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.6.0.0 | October 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.5.0.0 | June 9, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TravisCobbs.LDView -eLDView64-4700.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.tcobbs.LDViewInformation
- Publisher
- Travis Cobbs
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tcobbs/ldview
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.7.0.0
- Released
- February 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 117
- GitHub forks
- 21
- winget ID
- TravisCobbs.LDView
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Frequently asked questions
Is LDView free?
Yes. LDView is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is LDView 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 LDView 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 LDView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LDView 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 LDView?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2023.
What are alternatives to LDView?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
