Android Studio

by Google · Developer tools

FreeWindowsMacLinux

Google's official IDE for building Android apps.

Official download from developer.android.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens developer.android.com, Google's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Android Studio?

Android Studio includes the Android SDK, emulator, layout editor and profilers. It is built on IntelliJ and is the official tool for Kotlin and Java Android development.

Key features

  • Android emulator
  • Jetpack Compose previews
  • Profilers for CPU, memory and network
  • Gradle build integration

Best for

  • Building Android apps
  • Testing apps on virtual devices
  • Learning Kotlin for mobile

Install

How to install Android Studio

  1. 1Open the official Android Studio download page on developer.android.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Google.AndroidStudio -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask android-studio

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudio

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Android Studio safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on developer.android.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

Android Studio alternatives

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FAQ

Android Studio questions

Where can I download Android Studio safely?

Download Android Studio only from Google's official site at developer.android.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Android Studio free?

Yes. Android Studio is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does Android Studio work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Android Studio is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Google's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Android Studio from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Google.AndroidStudio -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask android-studio); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudio). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Android Studio?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.