Learn how to download and install the desktop-based Arduino IDE.
Installation instructions
If you’re using a Chromebook, see Use Arduino with Chromebook.
Windows
- Download the latest release (The download will start after you click this link. Check your browser’s download manager or the Downloads folder on your computer to find the downloaded file)
- Double-click the executable (.exe) file.
- Follow the instructions in the installation guide.
- When completing the setup, leave Run Arduino IDE ticked to launch the application, or launch it later from the Start Menu.
macOS
- Download the latest release (The download will start after you click this link. Check your browser’s download manager or the Downloads folder on your computer to find the downloaded file)
- Double-click the disk image (.dmg) file.
- Drag and drop the Arduino IDE application into the Applications folder.
- Launch Arduino IDE the same way you would launch any other application (such as ⌘ + Space for Spotlight and search for “Arduino”).
Linux
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Find the AppImage file in your file manager.
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Make the AppImage file executable:
- Right-click the file.
- Choose Properties,
- Select the Permissions.
- Tick the Allow executing file as program box.
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Double-click the AppImage file to launch Arduino IDE.
If Arduino IDE fails to open, and you see the text dlopen(): error loading libfuse.so.2
or AppImages require FUSE to run
, you may be missing some dependencies[1]. Follow these steps:
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Open the Terminal application.
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Enter this command:
sudo apt-get -y install libfuse2
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Press Enter and wait for the process to complete.
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Close the Terminal window.
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Try launching Arduino IDE again by double-clicking the AppImage file.
Additional download options
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For a portable installation on Windows or Linux, use a “ZIP file” option:
- ZIP file (Windows)
- ZIP file 64 bits (X86-64) (Linux)
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For more control in mass deployment, use the MSI installer package (Windows Installer) file.
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Nightly builds – preview incoming releases.
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IDE 1 (legacy)
View all download options on the Software page
If you need help
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Arduino IDE 2 runs on the following systems:
- Windows: Win 10 (64-bit) or newer
- macOS: 10.15: “Catalina” or newer, 64-bit
- Linux: 64-bit
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If you’re using a Chromebook, see Use Arduino with Chromebook.
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If you’re installing the legacy version, see these guides for Windows, macOS, Linux.
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Consider using the Cloud Editor (you’ll need to install the Arduino Cloud agent).
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Check the Installation & Troubleshooting category in the Arduino Forum.