About GDAL
GDAL is a translator library for raster and vector geospatial data formats that is released under an MIT style Open Source License by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.
GDAL 3.12.1
GDAL is a translator library for raster and vector geospatial data formats that is released under an MIT style Open Source License by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.
- By GISInternals
- Open Source
- Updated Jan 29, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | GISInternals |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Harder |
| Version | 3.12.1 |
| Release date | 2026-01-29 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | GISInternals.GDAL |
| Install scope | All users |
Install GDAL from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=GISInternals.GDAL -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=GISInternals.GDAL -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=GISInternals.GDAL -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "gdal-3.12.1-1944-x64-core.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {164DBC09-80FD-41D3-BAD1-A8F40193FE7C} /quiet
GDAL version history
3.10.0 Dec 13, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is GDAL free?
Yes. GDAL is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of GDAL?
The latest version is 3.12.1, released on Jan 29, 2026.
Is it safe to download GDAL?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.gisinternals.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 81b520ff68a6d07febea18d0c440de3a103b3f910e36bef957893571909b02a5.
Which Windows versions does GDAL support?
GDAL runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install GDAL silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "gdal-3.12.1-1944-x64-core.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=GISInternals.GDAL -e --silent.
How do I uninstall GDAL?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find GDAL and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=GISInternals.GDAL -e.
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