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Developer Tools · v2.54.0 · Free (GPL)

Distributed version control system

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License: Free (GPL)
Size: 62 MB
Platforms: Windows macOS Linux
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Quick answer: downloading Git

Git is a Free (GPL) developer tool for Windows/macOS/Linux from Software Freedom Conservancy. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (git-scm.com) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

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Windows

ARM64

Git for Windows ARM64 installer

ARM64 EXE Download Official ARM64 installer
Windows

EXE

Git for Windows installer 64-bit

64-bit EXE Download Official Git for Windows installer
Windows

Portable

PortableGit 64-bit package

64-bit EXE Download Official portable self-extracting package

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Git Overview

Git is the free, open-source distributed version control system created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 and now the standard for tracking source code. Every clone is a full repository with complete history, so developers can commit, branch, and merge locally and offline, then synchronize with remotes like GitHub or GitLab when connected. On Windows, the official installer (Git for Windows) bundles the Git command line, Git Bash, a credential manager, and optional integration with the system PATH and editors. Git LFS handles large binary files, and the same commands work identically across Windows, macOS, and Linux, so workflows transfer between machines. The offline installer is the complete setup and installs without a network connection, which suits developer workstations and build/CI machines in restricted environments. Download Git from Software Freedom Conservancy's official source, linked here.

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Git Offline Installer Key Features

  • Distributed model — every clone holds the full history and works offline
  • Fast local branching and merging for feature and release workflows
  • Git for Windows bundles Git Bash and a credential manager
  • Works with any remote host (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, self-hosted)
  • Scriptable command line that integrates with editors and CI systems

Git Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current Git release:

Operating System
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15+, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
Memory (RAM)
2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
Disk Space
50 MB free space
Processor
1 GHz or faster (64-bit)

How to Install Git

Follow these steps to install Git offline on your PC:

  1. 1

    Download the Git offline installer from the official source below.

  2. 2

    Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting your preferred options for installation.

  3. 3

    Choose the installation directory and any additional components you wish to install.

  4. 4

    Click 'Install' to begin the installation, and wait for it to complete.

  5. 5

    Launch Git — installation is complete.

Common Git Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

⚠️

Installation fails with an error message about missing dependencies.

Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements and that you have sufficient disk space. Restart your computer and try running the installer again.

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Git command line not recognized after installation.

Make sure that the installation path is added to your system's PATH environment variable. You can do this by going to System Properties > Environment Variables and adding the Git 'bin' directory to the PATH.

Git Offline Installer FAQ

Do I need an internet connection to use Git?
No. Git is distributed, so commits, branches, history, and merges all happen locally without a connection. You only need network access to clone from or push to a remote server, which makes it well suited to offline and air-gapped work.
What does the Git for Windows installer include?
It installs the Git command line along with Git Bash, a credential manager, and options for PATH integration, line-ending handling, and a default branch name. This page links to the official Git for Windows build.

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