A concise ChartPlotter/Navigator. A cross-platform ship-borne GUI application supporting * GPS/GPDS Postition Input * BSB Raster Chart Display * S57 Vector ENChart Display * AIS Input Decoding * Waypoint Autopilot Navigation
Publisher’s description
What is OpenCPN?
OpenCPN by opencpn.org is open-source Windows software in the maps & gis category. It ranks 17th by popularity among maps & gis 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 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 5.14.0, released on April 8, 2026. The version history goes back to May 2, 2023: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OpenCPN/OpenCPN) has 1,506 stars. Similar programs include QGIS (LTR), Google Earth Pro and GeoDa.
Project description on GitHub: “A concise ChartPlotter/Navigator. A cross-platform ship-borne GUI application supporting * GPS/GPDS Postition Input * BSB Raster Chart Display * S57 Vector ENChart Display * AIS Input Decoding * Waypoint Autopilot Navigation”
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
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenCPN is an open-source maps & gi tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- GPS/GPSD Position Input and Display
- BSB Raster Chart display
- S57 Vector ENC and CM93 chart display
- AIS Input Decoding and Display
- Waypoint Autopilot Navigation
AppStream · Flathub
Is OpenCPN 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:
F049075BD3411DC3D5BA2954229ECEBF8510ABD36529FD27D961D37F275C1076· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 3 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.14.0Latest | April 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.12.4 | September 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.12.0 | July 15, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.10.2 | September 12, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.10.0 | August 11, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.8.4 | May 2, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenCPN.OpenCPN -eopencpn_5.14.0-0+4418.91f3b67_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask opencpnflatpak install flathub org.opencpn.OpenCPNInformation
- Publisher
- opencpn.org
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenCPN/OpenCPN
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.14.0
- Released
- April 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 3, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,506
- GitHub forks
- 634
- Website
- opencpn.org
- winget ID
- OpenCPN.OpenCPN
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCPN free?
Yes. OpenCPN is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is OpenCPN 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 OpenCPN 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 OpenCPN be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenCPN run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenCPN?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 2, 2023.
What are alternatives to OpenCPN?
QGIS (LTR), Google Earth Pro, GeoDa, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
