About MDL SDK
An open source set of tools that enable the integration of physically-based materials into rendering applications.
MDL SDK 2025.0.5-387700.3418
An open source set of tools that enable the integration of physically-based materials into rendering applications.
- By NVIDIA Corporation
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Mar 2, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | NVIDIA Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 2025.0.5-387700.3418 |
| Release date | 2026-03-02 |
| License | BSD-3 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Nvidia.MDL-SDK |
Install MDL SDK from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Nvidia.MDL-SDK -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Nvidia.MDL-SDK -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Nvidia.MDL-SDK -e
Frequently asked questions
Is MDL SDK free?
Yes. MDL SDK is free and open-source software released under the BSD-3 license.
What is the latest version of MDL SDK?
The latest version is 2025.0.5-387700.3418, released on Mar 2, 2026.
Is it safe to download MDL SDK?
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 37977371cdc8524a6e356b320e6178426e53240ab9448ac0669a65580904a91a.
Which Windows versions does MDL SDK support?
MDL SDK runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall MDL SDK?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find MDL SDK and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Nvidia.MDL-SDK -e.
Is there a portable version of MDL SDK?
Yes. MDL SDK is available as a portable ZIP archive (MDL-SDK-2025.0.5-387700.3418-nt-x86-64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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