Microsoft Edge

by Microsoft · Web browsers

FreeWindowsMacLinux

Microsoft's Chromium browser, preinstalled on Windows.

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

Opens microsoft.com, Microsoft's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Microsoft Edge?

Edge comes with Windows and is also available for Mac and Linux. It supports Chrome extensions, has vertical tabs, a sleeping-tabs memory saver and a built-in PDF reader.

Key features

  • Sleeping tabs to save memory
  • Vertical tabs and workspaces
  • Built-in PDF reader with ink
  • Works with Chrome Web Store extensions

Best for

  • Windows users who want good battery life
  • Microsoft 365 work accounts
  • Reading and annotating PDFs

Install

How to install Microsoft Edge

  1. 1Open the official Microsoft Edge download page on microsoft.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 Microsoft.Edge -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask microsoft-edge

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.Edge

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

Safety

Download Microsoft Edge safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on microsoft.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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FAQ

Microsoft Edge questions

Where can I download Microsoft Edge safely?

Download Microsoft Edge only from Microsoft's official site at microsoft.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Microsoft Edge free?

Yes. Microsoft Edge is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does Microsoft Edge work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

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

Can I install Microsoft Edge from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Microsoft.Edge -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask microsoft-edge); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.Edge). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Microsoft Edge?

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