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Where Do I Download the Arduino IDE Desktop Software?

Download the official Arduino IDE desktop software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Learn where to get the full-featured Arduino IDE and how to get started programming Arduino boards.

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Download the Arduino IDE

The download for the official Arduino IDE can be found here:

Download Arduino IDE ↗

The Arduino IDE is available for:

  • Windows: Windows 10 and newer (installer or ZIP file)
  • macOS: macOS 10.14 "Mojave" and newer
  • Linux: 64-bit x86 and ARM distributions

The latest version is Arduino IDE 2.x, which features a modern interface, improved autocomplete, and better board management.

Windows users: avoid the App Store version

Important note for Windows users:

Do NOT download the Arduino App from the Microsoft Store. This is a much more limited version and lacks functionality compared to the full desktop IDE.

Always download the Arduino IDE directly from arduino.cc to get the complete, full-featured desktop application.

Installation guides

Once you've downloaded the Arduino IDE, follow these installation guides:

Basic installation steps

Windows:

  1. Download the Arduino IDE installer (.exe) or ZIP file
  2. Run the installer or extract the ZIP file
  3. Follow the installation wizard (accept defaults for most users)
  4. Launch Arduino IDE from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

macOS:

  1. Download the Arduino IDE .dmg file
  2. Open the .dmg and drag Arduino IDE to Applications
  3. Launch Arduino IDE from Applications (you may need to allow it in Security & Privacy settings)

Linux:

  1. Download the Arduino IDE AppImage or tarball
  2. Make the AppImage executable: chmod +x arduino-ide*.AppImage
  3. Run the AppImage or extract the tarball and run arduino-ide
  4. You may need to add your user to the dialout group: sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER

Getting started with Arduino IDE

After installing the Arduino IDE, you're ready to start programming your Arduino board:

  1. Connect your Arduino: Use a USB cable to connect your Arduino board to your computer
  2. Select your board: In Arduino IDE, go to Tools → Board and select your Arduino model (e.g., Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, etc.)
  3. Select the port: Go to Tools → Port and select the port your Arduino is connected to
  4. Open an example: Go to File → Examples → 01.Basics → Blink to open a simple example sketch
  5. Upload: Click the Upload button (→) to upload the code to your Arduino
  6. Verify: The onboard LED should start blinking!

Arduino resources:

Sources

Based on the Arduino IDE download guide from Vilros Help Center. Updated October 26, 2026 with Arduino IDE 2.x installation and getting-started instructions.