Pd64 (double-precision version of Pure-Data) is an open source visual programming language for multimedia
Publisher’s description
What is Pd64?
Pd64 by Miller Puckette is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.56-2, released on November 13, 2025. The version history goes back to November 3, 2023: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pure-data/pure-data) has 2,114 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Pure Data - a free real-time computer music system”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Pd64 is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pd64 safe to download?
- The file is served by puredata.info, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2E718FCC06881673F99432D8E5DEB6A70AE71AB995DCDEDDEEA7EC2D50748273· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the pure-data/pure-data repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Licence declared9
- Code review6
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.56-2Latest | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.56-1 | August 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.55-2 | December 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.54-1 | November 3, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MillerPuckette.Pd64 -ePd64-0.56-2.windows-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Miller Puckette
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- Standard Improved BSD License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pure-data/pure-data
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.56-2
- Released
- November 13, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 3, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 2,114
- GitHub forks
- 292
- winget ID
- MillerPuckette.Pd64
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pd64 free?
Yes. Pd64 is open-source software under the Standard Improved BSD License licence.
Is Pd64 safe to download?
The download comes from puredata.info, 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 Pd64 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 Pd64 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Pd64 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 Pd64?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 3, 2023.
What are alternatives to Pd64?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and SuperCollider. The alternatives page compares them.
