Downloads

Get the latest update to version 9

Every few months, we release a new (free) update to X-Plane. These updates include bug fixes, feature enhancements, and new feature additions. While they are completely optional, the updates are recommended.

Note: If you have an FAA-certified version of X-Plane from PFC, then you should not use these downloads. Instead, get your updates from PFC.

What's new in the latest update?

To read about all the enhancements included in the 9.40 update, see the X-Plane Change-Log.

To read about the latest beta, see the Beta page.

Mac OS X v9.40 Update
Updater 2.05 Macintosh
Windows v9.40 Update
Updater 2.05 Windows
Linux v9.40 Update
Updater 2.05 Linux

For X-Plane DVD installers (which might be necessary when installing on Linux or when using the older Beta DVD release), see the X-Plane Wiki.

Download the X-Plane demo

Not sure you want to buy the simulator just yet? Why not give the demo a shot? The demo contains a limited scenery area (keeping the download small). It will run for 10 minutes before it begins to ignore the user's input, at which point the simulator must be restarted to fly any more. For unlimited flight time (as well as the incredible global scenery), order X-Plane now.

Mac OS X v9.40 Demo
Installer 2.05 Macintosh
Windows v9.40 Demo
Installer 2.05 Windows
Linux v9.40 Demo
Installer 2.05 Linux

Installers for older versions

Use the following links to get the version 8 demo or the final update to X-Plane 8 (version 8.64). For the version 8 Linux DVD installer, use this link.

Mac OS X v8.64 Demo/Update
Installer 123 Macintosh
Windows v8.64 Demo/Update
Installer 123 Windows
Linux v8.64 Demo/Update
Installer 123 Linux

For X-Plane installations prior to version 8, click here.

Looking for the Beta?

See the Beta page.

Looking for the manual?

See the Support page.

Quick links

System requirements

  • A 2 GHz CPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX 9 video card or newer

Learn More...

See X-Plane in action!

Prepare to be stunned by X-Plane. Videos and photos speak where words can't. See the Multimedia page...

What do other people think?

Get more opinions before you buy. Read reviews and connect with current users. We're confident they feel as strongly about X-Plane as we do. Learn more...

Switching from Microsoft Flight Simulator

Tens of thousands of users have done it already. Switch to X-Plane and find out how accurate a computer flight model can be. Don't worry... You can bring over your old MSFS scenery, and you'll find that creating aircraft in X-Plane is much easier than in "the other sim." Learn more...

What sets X-Plane apart?

It's blade element theory, of course. By breaking down every surface of the airplane and calculating the forces acting on each piece individually, X-Plane delivers the most realistic flight experience available. Learn more...

Get the manual

In either PDF or Wiki form, the X-Plane manual can answer many of the questions you may have. See the Support page...

Official X-Plane sites

The X-Plane Wiki

XSquawkBox.net: The X-Plane Scenery Development page

Scenery Central: The X-Plane 8 scenery page

The X-Plane SDK: "Plug-In Headquarters"

X-Plane Airport and Navigation Data: The source for data updates and designer information.