PPSSPP (an acronym for "PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably") is a free and open-source PSP emulator currently being developed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S and formerly for Nintendo Wii U, BlackBerry 10, MeeGo, Pandora, DragonBox Pyra, Symbian, Maemo, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox 360 with a focus on speed and portability. It was released to the public on November 1, 2012, licensed under the GNU GPLv2 or later. The PPSSPP project was created by Henrik Rydgård, one of the co-founders of the Dolphin emulator.
PPSSPP supports save states, dynamic recompilation (JIT) and has rudimentary support of ad hoc wireless networking. To decode PSP multimedia data PPSSPP uses the FFmpeg software library, which was enhanced to enable it to handle Sony's proprietary ATRAC3plus audio format as used by the PSP. PPSSPP offers graphical features that are enhancements over the PSP's capabilities, such as higher screen resolutions, antialiasing, image scaling, support for shaders, and linear and anisotropic filtering.
What is PPSSPP?
PPSSPP is an open-source pc game program for Windows from PPSSPP Project (developed by Henrik Rydgård). It ranks 5th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in C++ and C. Besides Windows, it is available for Android, iOS and Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable. The main installer is 22.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.20.4, released on May 16, 2026. 14 versions are listed since May 31, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 14,597 times. The source code on GitHub (hrydgard/ppsspp) has 14,731 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 14 of our languages. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “A PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and iOS, written in C++. Want to contribute? Join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/5NJB6dD or just send pull requests / issues.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Android, iOS and Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PPSSPP is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is PPSSPP safe to download?
- The file is served by ppsspp.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1635152E05AE756F1E068A1495C50D6CBF648F2D1FE6EDC93E764B3014EA01F3· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the hrydgard/ppsspp repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository6
- Pinned dependencies4
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- 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 14 versions ›14 versions over 5 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20.4Latest | May 16, 2026 | 27.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.20.3 | March 15, 2026 | 27.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 ZIP |
| 1.19.3 | July 14, 2025 | 23.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.19.2 | June 15, 2025 | 23.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.19.1 | June 9, 2025 | 23.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.19 | June 5, 2025 | 23.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.18.1 | November 4, 2024 | 22.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.17.1 | February 4, 2024 | 22.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PPSSPPTeam.PPSSPP -echoco install PPSSPP -yPPSSPPSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ppsspp-emulatorbrew install ppssppflatpak install flathub org.ppsspp.PPSSPPInformation
- Publisher
- PPSSPP Project
- Developer
- Henrik Rydgård
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp
- Written in
- C++ and C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Other platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux
- Version
- 1.20.4
- Released
- May 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 14,597
- GitHub stars
- 14,731
- GitHub forks
- 2,694
- Website
- ppsspp.org
- winget ID
- PPSSPPTeam.PPSSPP
- Chocolatey package
- PPSSPP
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Frequently asked questions
Is PPSSPP free?
Yes. PPSSPP is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is PPSSPP safe to download?
The download comes from ppsspp.org, 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 PPSSPP 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 PPSSPP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PPSSPP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PPSSPP?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 31, 2021.
What are alternatives to PPSSPP?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Dolphin and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
