Plan, visualize, & document core molecular biology procedures
Publisher’s description
What is SnapGene?
SnapGene is a proprietary science & math program for Windows from GSL Biotech LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 150.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.2.3, released on August 25, 2026. 6 versions are listed since May 20, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 34 file types, including .ape, .fas, .fasta, .gb and .ab1. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Opens 34 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SnapGene is a science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SnapGene safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.snapgene.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8A0EC2075706DD911596D088070B45977A1D1FF57AECAA11D351A04F461E8C0C· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2.3Latest | August 25, 2026 | 150.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.2.2 | January 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.2.1 | October 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.2.0 | September 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.1.1 | June 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.1.0 | May 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GSLBiotech.SnapGene -esnapgene_8.2.3_win.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GSL Biotech LLC
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 8.2.3
- Released
- August 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.7
- Website
- snapgene.com
- winget ID
- GSLBiotech.SnapGene
File types it opens (34)
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Frequently asked questions
Is SnapGene free?
SnapGene 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 SnapGene safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.snapgene.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 SnapGene 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 SnapGene be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SnapGene 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 SnapGene?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 20, 2025.
What are alternatives to SnapGene?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
