NI-VISA 26.5.0

NI-VISA provides support for customers using Ethernet, GPIB, serial, USB, and other types of instruments.

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About NI-VISA

NI-VISA provides support for customers using Ethernet, GPIB, serial, USB, and other types of instruments.

Technical details

PublisherNational Instruments Corporation
Version26.5.0
LicenseNI General Purpose Software License Agreement
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64
Package IDNI.ni-visa
RequirementsWindows 10 or later
Install scopeAll users
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64, Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x86, NI.ni-packagemanager

Install NI-VISA from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=NI.ni-visa -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=NI.ni-visa -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=NI.ni-visa -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"ni-visa_26.5_online.exe" --quiet --accept-eulas --prevent-reboot

NI-VISA version history

26.3.0
26.0.0
25.8.0

Other versions

  • 25.5.0
  • 25.3.0
  • 25.0.0
  • 24.8.0
  • 24.5.0
  • 23.8.0

Frequently asked questions

Is NI-VISA free?

NI-VISA is ni general purpose softw software from National Instruments Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of NI-VISA?

The latest version is 26.5.0.

Is it safe to download NI-VISA?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.ni.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with e807858cb60329f9c2347434e687527b4bb98f1e4d9a79f265819c5930297543.

Which Windows versions does NI-VISA support?

NI-VISA requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install NI-VISA silently?

Run the offline installer with "ni-visa_26.5_online.exe" --quiet --accept-eulas --prevent-reboot, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=NI.ni-visa -e --silent.

How do I uninstall NI-VISA?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find NI-VISA and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=NI.ni-visa -e.