Android Studio
v2026.2.2.8FreeReleased 28 Oct 2026
Google's official IDE for building Android apps in Kotlin and Java. By Google LLC
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 28 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Android Studio is free software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Google LLC. Google's official IDE for building Android apps in Kotlin and Java. Download it only from developer.android.com. The latest version we track is 2026.2.2.8 (28 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 2026.2.2.8 (28 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Google LLC
- Official site:
- developer.android.com
- Licence:
- Free — Free (Android Software Development Kit License Agreement)
- Requirements:
- 64-bit Windows 10 or later
Our verdict
The only realistic choice for native Android development, bundling the SDK manager, emulator and layout tools. It needs a capable PC: Google asks for 16 GB RAM to run the emulator comfortably, and Windows on ARM is not supported. Google publishes a SHA-256 for every download.
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Key features
- Android SDK, emulator and device manager in one install
- Jetpack Compose previews and layout editor
- Profilers for CPU, memory and network
- Gradle-based builds with Kotlin and Java support
Pros
- Pro: Official Google tooling, free
- Pro: SHA-256 checksums on the download page
Cons
- Con: Demanding hardware requirements
- Con: No Windows on ARM support
What's new in 2026.2.2.8
See what changed in 2026.2.2.8 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 2026.2.2.8Latest
28 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version Rabbit 2 | 2026.2.2
date not stated- SHA-256
- 260af2d6…07ef85f8(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 10 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit (x86-64 only)
- Disk
- 8 GB (16 GB with emulator)
- Also needs
- 8 GB RAM (16 GB with emulator); CPU virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) enabled
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Free (Android Software Development Kit License Agreement)
- Publisher
- developer.android.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Can my 8 GB laptop run Android Studio?
The IDE alone needs 8 GB RAM. Google recommends 16 GB if you also run the emulator; with 8 GB, testing on a real phone over USB is lighter.
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