OVITO is a scientific visualization and data analysis solution for atomistic and other particle-based models. It helps scientists gain meaningful and quick insights from numerical simulation results.
Publisher’s description
What is OVITO Basic?
OVITO Basic is an open-source program for Windows from OVITO GmbH, Germany.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.15.4, released on April 29, 2026. 7 versions are listed since October 28, 2022, each with links to its own installer 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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: OVITO Basic is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OVITO Basic safe to download?
- The file is served by ovito.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
641CCCA82EEE792C9852C55AFFA1A2F4D56E5EFA19CD74DC134A0F6FE606D388· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 4 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15.4Latest | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.1 | October 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.0 | September 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.2 | November 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.1 | November 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.0 | November 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | October 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ovito.ovito-basic -eovito-basic-3.15.4-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OVITO GmbH, Germany
- Licence
- GPLv3+MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.15.4
- Released
- April 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 28, 2022
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 2
- winget ID
- ovito.ovito-basic
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Frequently asked questions
Is OVITO Basic free?
Yes. OVITO Basic is open-source software under the GPLv3+MIT licence.
Is OVITO Basic safe to download?
The download comes from ovito.org; 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 OVITO Basic 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 OVITO Basic be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OVITO Basic 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 OVITO Basic?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 28, 2022.