Umbrello is a Unified Modelling Language (UML) modelling tool and code generator. It can create diagrams of software and other systems in the industry-standard UML format, and can also generate code from UML diagrams in a variety of programming languages.
Features:
- Supported formats: XMI
- Several type of diagrams supported: use case, class, sequence, communication, state, activity, component, deployment, entity relationship
Publisher’s description
What is Umbrello?
Umbrello by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the drawing & design category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 225.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.08.2, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to August 20, 2020: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .mdl, .xmi and .zargo. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Umbrello is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Supported formats: XMI
- Several type of diagrams supported: use case, class, sequence, communication, state, activity, component, deployment, entity relationship
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Is Umbrello safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3BE12BBAB5C2A8C47A5D5F638F2665993F7275D1FAB8C514B80F8233640DFB12· 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
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 6 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2Latest | October 12, 2026 | 225.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.1 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.3 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.2 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.1 | May 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.0 | April 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.90 | March 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.80 | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Umbrello -escoop install extras/umbrelloumbrello-release_26.08-1851-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.umbrelloInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.08.2
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Website
- uml.sourceforge.io
- winget ID
- KDE.Umbrello
- Scoop package
- extras/umbrello
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Umbrello free?
Yes. Umbrello is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Umbrello safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.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 Umbrello 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 Umbrello be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Umbrello 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 Umbrello?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 20, 2020.
Can I use Umbrello without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Umbrello?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Figma and Graphviz. The alternatives page compares them.
