Award-winning desktop software for creating engaging learning experiences with your SMART Board®
Publisher’s description
What is SMART Education Software?
SMART Education Software is a proprietary education program for Windows from SMART Technologies ULC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 1.35 GB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.0.323.1, released on August 14, 2026. 4 versions are listed since February 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .addon, .gallery, .galleryitem and .notebook. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and OpenBoard.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (1.35 GB)
In short: SMART Education Software is an education tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SMART Education Software safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.smarttech.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D3109AE93327A855378200F20F8418EDFB5081D6D46431ECD7C7180D676F077D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0.323.1Latest | August 14, 2026 | 1.35 GB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 26.0.283.0 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 25.1.354.1 | February 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 25.1.352.0 | February 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SMART.SMARTEducationSoftware -emsiexec /i smart26-0admin.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2AA25A49-3150-424D-A0DD-B1DD57319430} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SMART Technologies ULC
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 26.0.323.1
- Released
- August 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- smarttech.com
- winget ID
- SMART.SMARTEducationSoftware
- MSI product code
- {2AA25A49-3150-424D-A0DD-B1DD57319430}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMART Education Software free?
SMART Education Software is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SMART Education Software safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.smarttech.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 SMART Education Software 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 SMART Education Software be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SMART Education Software 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 SMART Education Software?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 12, 2026.
What are alternatives to SMART Education Software?
Anki, Praat, OpenBoard, Tux Paint and eXeLearning. The alternatives page compares them.
