Get the Azure Storage Explorer download for Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac free from Microsoft’s Azure website. The app gives you a desktop window onto your blob containers, file shares, queues and tables.
Windows gets x64 and ARM64 installers, Macs get Intel and Apple silicon builds, and Linux gets a Snap package or a tar.gz.
This guide covers which file to pick, installing with the setup file or winget, checking the installer, updating, fixing sign-in and start-up problems, and uninstalling.
Which Azure Storage Explorer download do you need?
Open Settings > System > About on Windows and read the System type line. On a Mac, open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac and check the Chip or Processor line.
| Your computer | Download | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or 10, Intel or AMD processor | Windows x64 installer | 244.1 MB |
| Windows 11 on ARM, such as a Snapdragon laptop | Windows ARM64 installer | 238.1 MB |
| Mac with an Apple M-series chip | macOS ARM64 zip | 289.5 MB |
| Mac with an Intel processor | macOS x64 zip | 296.0 MB |
| Ubuntu, RHEL or another Linux with snapd | Linux Snap Store package | Installs its own dependencies |
| Linux without Snap | Linux x64 tar.gz | 411.6 MB |
All six links come from Microsoft’s download page and serve version 1.46.0.
Download Azure Storage Explorer from Microsoft
Every link below belongs to Microsoft. The GitHub page is Microsoft’s own organisation and carries the same files plus macOS pkg installers.
- Azure Storage Explorer download page — Windows, macOS and Linux buttons
- Storage Explorer 1.46.0 on GitHub — Released August 31, 2026, with release notes
- macOS ARM64 pkg installer — 287.6 MB
- macOS x64 pkg installer — 294.0 MB
- All Storage Explorer releases — Older versions
How to install Azure Storage Explorer on Windows 11 and 10
The setup can install for your account only or for every user on the PC. The all-users option needs administrator rights.
- Open the Azure Storage Explorer page and click Windows x64, or Windows ARM64 on an ARM PC.
- Open your Downloads folder and double-click StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe.
- Choose whether to install for yourself only or for all users. Pick yourself only if you lack admin rights.
- Accept the license agreement and click Next.
- Keep the default install folder, click Next, then click Install.
- Let the setup add the .NET 10 runtime if your PC does not have it yet.
- Click Finish to launch Storage Explorer.
- Select View > Account Management, click Add an account, choose Subscription and sign in with your Azure account.
After sign-in, tick the subscriptions you want and click Apply. Their storage accounts appear in the Explorer pane.
Install Azure Storage Explorer with winget
Microsoft’s winget repository carries every release under the ID Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer. Winget pulls the same installer as the website.
- Right-click Start and open Terminal.
- Run winget install –id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer -e and accept the source agreement if asked.
- Add –scope machine to install for all users, or –scope user for your account only.
- Run winget upgrade –id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer -e later to update it.
- Open Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer from the Start menu and sign in.
How to deploy Azure Storage Explorer silently to many PCs
There is no MSI package. The Windows setup is an Inno Setup installer, and Microsoft’s winget manifest lists /ALLUSERS and /CURRENTUSER as its scope switches.
| Target | Installer | Size | Scope switches |
|---|---|---|---|
| x64 PCs, all users | StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe | 244.1 MB | /ALLUSERS /NORESTART |
| x64 PCs, current user | StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe | 244.1 MB | /CURRENTUSER /NORESTART |
| ARM64 PCs, all users | StorageExplorer-windows-arm64.exe | 238.1 MB | /ALLUSERS /NORESTART |
| ARM64 PCs, current user | StorageExplorer-windows-arm64.exe | 238.1 MB | /CURRENTUSER /NORESTART |
To start, run winget install –id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer -e –scope machine –silent on a test PC. It installs into %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer with no prompts.
Test the command on one machine before you push it through Intune or Configuration Manager.
How to verify the Azure Storage Explorer installer
Microsoft’s winget manifest records a SHA256 hash for each 1.46.0 Windows installer. Compare your file against it.
- Open the winget manifest for Storage Explorer 1.46.0.
- Note the InstallerSha256 value for your architecture. The x64 hash starts with 2AEC3DA3 and the ARM64 hash starts with 7F9125B6.
- Open PowerShell in your Downloads folder.
- Run Get-FileHash .\StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe -Algorithm SHA256 , using your file name.
- Compare the Hash value with the manifest. Any difference means the file is not genuine, so delete it.
Which Azure Storage Explorer download do you need for your Mac?
Both Mac builds need macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. Since version 1.42.0 the Mac build no longer bundles .NET, so install the .NET 10 runtime for your chip first.
| Your Mac | Download | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Apple silicon, drag to Applications | macOS ARM64 zip | 289.5 MB |
| Apple silicon, guided installer | macOS ARM64 pkg | 287.6 MB |
| Intel, drag to Applications | macOS x64 zip | 296.0 MB |
| Intel, guided installer | macOS x64 pkg | 294.0 MB |
For the zip, double-click it to extract the app, then drag it into Applications. For the pkg, double-click it and follow the installer.
Is Azure Storage Explorer free?
Microsoft Learn calls Azure Storage Explorer a free, standalone app from Microsoft. There is no paid edition and no licence key.
Download it free from azure.microsoft.com or Microsoft’s GitHub releases, and ignore any site that charges for it. The app costs nothing, but the data it touches does. Storage, transactions and data transfer are billed to your Azure subscription, so a bulk upload in Storage Explorer shows up on your Azure bill. For local testing it connects to the free Azurite emulator.
How to check your Azure Storage Explorer version and update it
Microsoft ships four to six releases a year, and each release is supported for 12 months.
- Leave Storage Explorer running. It checks for updates every hour and downloads them in the background.
- Accept the prompt when it offers to install a new version.
- To check now on Windows or Linux, select Help > Check for Updates.
- On a Mac, select Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer > Check for Updates.
- To read your installed version on Windows, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and find Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer.
- If an update fails, install the latest file from the download page over the top.
Check the Azure Storage Explorer system requirements
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Software | Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Latest version | 1.46.0, released August 31, 2026 |
| Supported until | August 31, 2027 |
| License | Free |
| File size | 244.1 MB (Windows x64 installer) |
| Windows | Windows 11 and Windows 10, 64-bit only |
| macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina or later |
| Linux | Snap Store package for Ubuntu and RHEL, or x64 tar.gz |
| Runtime | .NET 10 runtime matching the app architecture |
| Architecture | x64 and ARM64 on Windows and macOS, x64 on Linux |
| Offline installer | Yes, full Windows setup file |
| Official download source | azure.microsoft.com |
| Last verified | 2026-09-19 |
The Windows installer adds a .NET 10 runtime when none is present. Keep it updated from Microsoft’s .NET site.
Fix Azure Storage Explorer not installing or signing in
“This app can’t run on your PC”
The file does not match your processor, or Windows is 32-bit.
- Open Settings > System > About and read System type.
- Download the x64 or ARM64 installer that matches it.
- On 32-bit Windows, move to a 64-bit PC. Current releases do not run on 32-bit Windows.
The app will not start on a Mac or Linux
The .NET 10 runtime is missing.
- Download the .NET 10 runtime for your chip. The ASP.NET runtime is not needed.
- Install it and restart Storage Explorer.
- On Linux, switch to the Snap package, which installs its own dependencies.
Sign-in keeps asking for credentials or loops
Cached authentication data is stale.
- Select Help > Reset.
- Keep Authentication ticked and click Reset.
- Restart Storage Explorer and sign in again.
- If it still loops, remove all accounts, close the app and delete the .IdentityService folder in C:\Users\
\AppData\Local.
Blank sign-in window
Integrated Sign-in cannot follow your organisation’s AD FS redirect.
- Open the sign-in settings in Storage Explorer.
- Switch from Integrated Sign-in to your default web browser or the Authentication Broker.
- Sign in again.
Certificate or proxy errors on a company network
A proxy re-signs traffic with its own certificate.
- Ask IT for the proxy’s Base-64 .cer certificate.
- Select Edit > SSL Certificates > Import Certificates and open the .cer file.
- Check Application > Proxy > Proxy configuration and set the right proxy source. Storage Explorer supports basic proxy authentication only, not NTLM.
Microsoft’s troubleshooting guide covers permissions and log collection.
How to uninstall Azure Storage Explorer
Uninstalling removes the app only. Your storage accounts and data stay in Azure.
- Close Storage Explorer.
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and search for Storage Explorer.
- Click the three-dot menu next to Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer and choose Uninstall.
- Confirm and follow the uninstaller prompts.
- To remove saved sign-ins too, delete the .IdentityService folder in C:\Users\
\AppData\Local. - On a Mac, drag the app from Applications to the Trash.
Choose another Microsoft tool for Azure Storage
All of these reach the same storage accounts. Storage Explorer ships with AzCopy and uses it for its transfers.
| Tool | Use it when | Get it |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Storage Explorer | You want a desktop window with drag-and-drop uploads | azure.microsoft.com |
| AzCopy | You script large copies or run them on a server | AzCopy on Microsoft Learn |
| Azure CLI storage commands | You automate storage tasks from a terminal | az storage reference |
| Azure portal | You cannot install software and need a quick look | Sign in at portal.azure.com |
Use Storage Explorer day to day and AzCopy for scheduled transfers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Azure Storage Explorer free?
Yes. Microsoft describes Azure Storage Explorer as a free, standalone app. You pay nothing for the download or the app. The storage accounts you manage with it are billed through your Azure subscription at normal Azure Storage rates.
What is the official Azure Storage Explorer download page?
The official page is azure.microsoft.com/products/storage/storage-explorer, run by Microsoft. It has buttons for Windows x64, Windows ARM64, macOS x64, macOS ARM64, the Linux Snap Store and a Linux tar.gz. The same files sit on the microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer GitHub releases page.
Does Azure Storage Explorer work on Windows 11?
Yes. Microsoft lists Windows 11 and Windows 10 as the supported Windows versions for current releases. Your Windows installation must be 64-bit, because 32-bit support ended with version 1.30.0.
How big is the Azure Storage Explorer download?
The Windows x64 installer for version 1.46.0 is 244.1 MB and the Windows ARM64 installer is 238.1 MB. The macOS zip files are 289.5 MB for Apple silicon and 296.0 MB for Intel, and the Linux tar.gz is 411.6 MB.
Is there an Azure Storage Explorer offline installer?
Yes. The standard Windows setup file is a full installer of about 244 MB, not a small web stub. Copy it to a PC without internet and run it there. You still need a network connection to reach your Azure storage accounts.
Is Azure Storage Explorer available for Mac?
Yes. Microsoft publishes separate builds for Intel Macs and Apple silicon Macs, as a zip or a pkg. It needs macOS 10.15 Catalina or later and a .NET 10 runtime that matches the build you install.
Is there a 64-bit and ARM64 version of Azure Storage Explorer?
Yes. Every Windows build is 64-bit, offered as x64 for Intel and AMD processors and ARM64 for Snapdragon PCs. The Mac comes in x64 and ARM64 versions, and Linux gets an x64 build.
Is Azure Storage Explorer safe to install?
Yes, when you get it from azure.microsoft.com or the microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer GitHub organisation. Compare the installer’s SHA256 hash with the value in Microsoft’s winget manifest to confirm the file is genuine.
What is the latest version of Azure Storage Explorer?
The latest release is Azure Storage Explorer 1.46.0, released on August 31, 2026. Microsoft supports it until August 31, 2027. It updates Electron to version 43 and the bundled AzCopy to 10.32.7.
Why won’t Azure Storage Explorer install or start?
The usual causes are the wrong build for your processor, a missing .NET 10 runtime on Mac or Linux, or a 32-bit Windows installation. Match the build to your System type and install .NET 10 from Microsoft if the app asks for it.
Is there a web version of Azure Storage Explorer?
Microsoft ships Azure Storage Explorer as a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. For browser access, Microsoft points to the Azure portal, which also gives you a visual view of the same storage accounts.
How do I get an older version of Azure Storage Explorer?
Open the releases page of the microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer GitHub repository and pick the version you need. Microsoft supports each release for 12 months, so an older build loses support and shows an in-app update alert.
