VirtualGL redirects 3D commands from a Unix/Linux OpenGL application onto a server-side GPU and converts the rendered 3D images into a video stream with which remote clients can interact to view and control the 3D application in real time.
Publisher’s description
What is VirtualGL-Utils?
VirtualGL-Utils by The VirtualGL Project is Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 351 KB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.1, released on May 16, 2022. The version history goes back to November 30, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (VirtualGL/virtualgl) has 827 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Main VirtualGL repository”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (351 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: VirtualGL-Utils is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VirtualGL-Utils safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C3C2CDD996E2ADEC88EC3C8259734D3F4EC4DF56B455AE082023EA97261F6A00· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
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Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.1Latest | May 16, 2022 | 351 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0 | November 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id VirtualGL.VirtualGL -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The VirtualGL Project
- Licence
- wxWindows Library Licence
- Source code
- github.com/VirtualGL/virtualgl
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.1
- Released
- May 16, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- November 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 827
- GitHub forks
- 116
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- VirtualGL.VirtualGL
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Frequently asked questions
Is VirtualGL-Utils safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 VirtualGL-Utils 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 VirtualGL-Utils be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does VirtualGL-Utils support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does VirtualGL-Utils run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of VirtualGL-Utils?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 30, 2021.
