The Unidata network Common Data Form (netCDF) is an interface for scientific data access and a freely-distributed software library that provides an implementation of the interface.
Publisher’s description
What is NetCDF?
NetCDF by Unidata is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.10.0, released on February 25, 2026. The version history goes back to February 21, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.8 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NetCDF is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NetCDF safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.unidata.ucar.edu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F5391B382891668E2C9B1C25E5C4F8E21BD18F8F5426E2DB926E677FB15F2A0E· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.10.0Latest | February 25, 2026 | 7.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.3 | February 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Unidata.NetCDF -enetCDF4.10.0-NC4-64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install netcdfInformation
- Publisher
- Unidata
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.10.0
- Released
- February 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 2
- Website
- downloads.unidata.ucar.edu
- winget ID
- Unidata.NetCDF
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Frequently asked questions
Is NetCDF free?
Yes. NetCDF is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is NetCDF safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.unidata.ucar.edu, 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 NetCDF 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 NetCDF be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NetCDF 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 NetCDF?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 21, 2025.