XFOIL is an interactive program for the design and analysis of subsonic isolated airfoils.
Publisher’s description
What is XFOIL?
XFOIL by MIT is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: XFOIL is an open-source Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is XFOIL safe to download?
- The file is served by web.mit.edu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E13E8FE5CC38D8AC2626E9D3B17643BDCFAA63791619F042AFDAA7CD103BCB08· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.99Latest | December 23, 2013 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MIT.XFOIL -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MIT
- Licence
- GNU GPL
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 6.99
- Released
- December 23, 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- web.mit.edu
- winget ID
- MIT.XFOIL
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Frequently asked questions
Is XFOIL free?
Yes. XFOIL is open-source software under the GNU GPL licence.
Is XFOIL safe to download?
The download comes from web.mit.edu, 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 XFOIL 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.
Does XFOIL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use XFOIL without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.