The Vulkan Runtime provides runtime dependencies for Vulkan based applications
Publisher’s description
What is Vulkan Runtime?
Vulkan Runtime by LunarG Inc. is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 25.7 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.363.0, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to January 8, 2024: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Vulkan Runtime is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vulkan Runtime safe to download?
- The file is served by sdk.lunarg.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3F03BDA2522D1D10D05461CE8A47364F9AF6F5DC8642B7C45E43943DBA164303· 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 12 versions ›12 versions over 5 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.363.0Latest | September 29, 2026 | 25.7 MB | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 1.4.357.0 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 1.4.350.0 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 1.4.341.0 | February 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 1.4.335.0 | December 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.4.328.1 | October 8, 2028 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.4.328.0 | October 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.4.321.0 | July 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KhronosGroup.VulkanRT -eVulkanRT-X64-1.4.363.0-Installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LunarG Inc.
- Licence
- MIT or Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.4.363.0
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Website
- vulkan.lunarg.com
- winget ID
- KhronosGroup.VulkanRT
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vulkan Runtime free?
Yes. Vulkan Runtime is open-source software under the MIT or Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Vulkan Runtime safe to download?
The download comes from sdk.lunarg.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 Vulkan Runtime 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 Vulkan Runtime be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vulkan Runtime run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Vulkan Runtime?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 8, 2024.
