WinUAE (Windows UAE - Universal Amiga Emulator) is a free, open-source emulator that allows you to run software designed for the classic Commodore Amiga computers (like the A500, A1200, A4000) on modern Windows PCs.
Chipsets:
- A1000 original chipset
- OCS
- ECS (Agnus and/or Denise)
- AGA
- RTG (via Picasso 96)
CPU
- 68000
- 68010
- 68EC020
- 68020
- 68030
- 68040 (including EC/LC)
- 68060 (including EC/LC)
- PPC support
Memory
- Chip memory max 2M (real chipset limit), 8M (UAE only, 24-bit CPU), max 512M (UAE only, 32-bit CPU)
- Fast memory. 24-bit CPU max 8M, 32-bit CPU max 2G/3.5G (*)
- Model specific memory regions supported (“Slow RAM”, A3000/A4000 mainboard RAM etc)
Publisher’s description
What is WinUAE?
WinUAE by Arabuusimiehet is open-source Windows software in the emulators category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 12.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.0.0, released on July 3, 2025. The version history goes back to June 20, 2018: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.8 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WinUAE is an open-source emulator tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinUAE safe to download?
- The file is served by download.abime.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:
60C05B1BF274772E605C99D74388D6B02E2E2EF1CD7135EF651985155ED151FF· 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 17 versions ›17 versions over 7 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0.0Latest | July 3, 2025 | 12.8 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.3.1 | October 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 5.3.0 | June 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 5.2.0 | February 19, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.0 | December 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 5.0.0 | June 1, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.10.1 | January 23, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.10.0 | December 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WinUAE.WinUAE -emsiexec /i InstallWinUAE6000_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {62FDFEA5-C39D-4832-A9EC-26857BDA742B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Arabuusimiehet
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 6.0.0
- Released
- July 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Website
- winuae.net
- winget ID
- WinUAE.WinUAE
- MSI product code
- {62FDFEA5-C39D-4832-A9EC-26857BDA742B}
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinUAE free?
Yes. WinUAE is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is WinUAE safe to download?
The download comes from download.abime.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 WinUAE 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 WinUAE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does WinUAE 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 WinUAE?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 20, 2018.
What are alternatives to WinUAE?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, Genymotion and bsnes. The alternatives page compares them.
