ELAN

ELAN 7.1

ELAN is an annotation tool for audio and video recordings.

  • By Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Apr 8, 2026
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About ELAN

ELAN is an annotation tool for audio and video recordings.

Technical details

PublisherMax Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
Version7.1
Release date2026-04-08
LicenseProprietary
Installer typewix
Architecturex64
Package IDMPI.ELAN
Install scopeAll users

Install ELAN from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=MPI.ELAN -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=MPI.ELAN -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=MPI.ELAN -e
Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "ELAN_7-1_win.msi" /quiet /norestart
Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {DB61B67E-0A39-3389-969D-9219936D9101} /quiet

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ELAN version history

7.0 Jul 6, 2025
6.9 Dec 12, 2024
6.8 May 16, 2024

Other versions

  • 6.7
  • 6.6
  • 6.5

Frequently asked questions

Is ELAN free?

ELAN is proprietary software from Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of ELAN?

The latest version is 7.1, released on Apr 8, 2026.

Is it safe to download ELAN?

The download button links to the official installer published on mpi.nl, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 0c2bdbcb3da51f7ecd86224609bd94c299750831abe1cd12d7b4cd917b867806.

Which Windows versions does ELAN support?

ELAN runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install ELAN silently?

Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "ELAN_7-1_win.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=MPI.ELAN -e --silent.

How do I uninstall ELAN?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ELAN and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=MPI.ELAN -e.

Alternatives to ELAN

Other Video programs for Windows from different developers.