Podman Desktop

by RedHatv1.27.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Manage different container engines from a single UI and tray icon

Install with winget

$ winget install --id RedHat.Podman-Desktop --exact --version 1.27.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Podman Desktop

Podman Desktop uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

podman-desktop-1.27.2-setup-x64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Podman Desktop →

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Installers · v1.27.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct
arm64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Podman Desktop.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Podman Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RedHat.Podman-Desktop --exact --version 1.27.2. winget downloads the installer from RedHat and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Podman Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RedHat.Podman-Desktop --exact 1.27.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Podman Desktop?

Podman Desktop uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: podman-desktop-1.27.2-setup-x64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Podman Desktop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id RedHat.Podman-Desktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Podman Desktop's Apps & Features entry.

Is Podman Desktop free?

Podman Desktop is distributed under Apache License 2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/containers/podman-desktop) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Podman Desktop work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Podman Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Podman Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id RedHat.Podman-Desktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Podman Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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