Download Minecraft Launcher
Official file from launcher.mojang.com — not modified or re-hosted by us.
Official file from launcher.mojang.com — not modified or re-hosted by us.
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Minecraft Launcher 2.0.0.0 files
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32-bit MSI installer .msi Recommended
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Apple Silicon & Intel disk image .dmg Recommended
Links checked October 29, 2026. Each link points to the developer’s own download server. Prefer the developer’s page? Official download page
About Minecraft Launcher
The Minecraft Launcher is the official app from Mojang Studios for installing and playing Minecraft on your computer. It manages both Minecraft: Java Edition and (on Windows) Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, plus spin-offs such as Minecraft Dungeons.
The launcher is free to download, but playing the full game requires buying Minecraft and signing in with a Microsoft account. The launcher also lets you choose game versions and install profiles.
Best for: Installing and playing Minecraft on Windows or Mac.
The launcher is free, but Minecraft itself is a paid game and needs a Microsoft account.
System requirements
- Windows: Windows 10 or later · 32-bit (x86)
- macOS: Apple Silicon & Intel
Features
What you can do with Minecraft Launcher
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Java and Bedrock
Install and launch both editions from one launcher (Bedrock on Windows).
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Version selection
Play older versions or snapshots with installation profiles.
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Automatic updates
Keeps Minecraft up to date.
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Microsoft account sign-in
Access the games you own with one account.
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Spin-off games
Also launches Minecraft Dungeons and Legends where owned.
Safety
Where these links come from
Versions and download addresses are read automatically from winget (Windows) and Homebrew (macOS), the public package catalogues used by millions of developers. We only show a link when it points to the developer’s own official domain, and we never host, repackage or bundle the files — your browser downloads them directly from the developer.
Check the file after downloading (optional)
Compare the SHA-256 checksum shown above with the one of the file you downloaded. If they match, the file is exactly the one published by the developer.
- Windows: open PowerShell in your Downloads folder and run
Get-FileHash .\filename - Mac: open Terminal and run
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/filename
Help
Minecraft Launcher: frequently asked questions
Is this the official Minecraft Launcher download?
Yes. The download buttons link directly to the developer’s own servers (launcher.mojang.com). DownloadFrom.net does not host, modify or bundle Minecraft Launcher; we only list the official files and their SHA-256 checksums so you can verify them.
Which Windows file should I download?
There is one Windows download: the 32-bit MSI installer (.msi).
Is Minecraft free with this download?
No. The launcher is free, but you must buy Minecraft to play the full game. A demo mode is available without purchase.
Java Edition or Bedrock Edition?
Java Edition supports mods and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Bedrock Edition supports cross-play with consoles and phones. On PC, buying one edition currently includes both.
Is this the official Minecraft download?
Yes. The files come from launcher.mojang.com, Mojang’s own server.
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