A cross-platform Qt IDE
Publisher’s description
What is QtCreator?
QtCreator by The Qt Company Ltd is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 21.0.0-beta2, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to April 2, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (qt-creator/qt-creator) has 3,089 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform Qt IDE”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: QtCreator is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QtCreator 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:
B9C5657436505B0AE49D73D974F70FBED19A08E4C095A44B42227954B04CB589· 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 qt-creator/qt-creator repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Fuzzing10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository8
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Security policy0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Static code analysis0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0.0-beta2Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.0.2 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.0.1 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 19.0.0 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TheQtCompanyLtd.QtCreator -emsiexec /i qtcreator-windows-x64-msvc-21.0.0-beta2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C1E2C699-2C35-463C-8FD6-FCFD1DD02D66} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Qt Company Ltd
- Licence
- GPL3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/qt-creator/qt-creator
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 21.0.0-beta2
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 3,089
- GitHub forks
- 877
- winget ID
- TheQtCompanyLtd.QtCreator
- MSI product code
- {C1E2C699-2C35-463C-8FD6-FCFD1DD02D66}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QtCreator free?
Yes. QtCreator is open-source software under the GPL3 licence.
Is QtCreator 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 QtCreator 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 QtCreator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does QtCreator 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 QtCreator?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 2, 2026.
Can I use QtCreator without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.