GHDL

GHDL 6.0.0

VHDL 2019/2008/93/87 simulator

  • By ghdl
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Mar 7, 2026
Download for Windows

About GHDL

VHDL 2019/2008/93/87 simulator

Technical details

Publisherghdl
AuthorTristan Gingold
Version6.0.0
Release date2026-03-07
LicenseGPL-2.0
Installer typezip
Architecturex86
Package IDghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode

Install GHDL from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode -e

GHDL adds this command to the command line: ghdl.

compilergccghdlhacktoberfesthardwarellvmsimulatortestbenchvhdl

GHDL version history

5.1.1 Jun 18, 2025
5.0.1 Mar 1, 2025
4.1.0 Apr 14, 2024

Frequently asked questions

Is GHDL free?

Yes. GHDL is free and open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of GHDL?

The latest version is 6.0.0, released on Mar 7, 2026.

Is it safe to download GHDL?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 76e160ceec35834c73ada6e4e484416d13aed4b64cbc7c74c5cca53a7ef60e41.

Which Windows versions does GHDL support?

GHDL runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I uninstall GHDL?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find GHDL and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode -e.

Is there a portable version of GHDL?

Yes. GHDL is available as a portable ZIP archive (ghdl-mcode-6.0.0-ucrt64.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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