QEMU

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What is QEMU?

An open-source machine emulator and virtualizer used to run guest systems, emulate hardware architectures, and support development, testing, and infrastructure tools. QEMU is published by QEMU Project for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its core workflow covers emulation, virtualization and machine architectures; consult the official source for current compatibility, licensing, and feature availability.

Key features

What it helps with

• 01Emulation

  Creates or runs isolated guest environments for operating-system testing, development, compatibility work, or hardware emulation on supported hosts.

• 02Virtualization

  Creates or runs isolated guest environments for operating-system testing, development, compatibility work, or hardware emulation on supported hosts.

• 03Machine Architectures

  Creates or runs isolated guest environments for operating-system testing, development, compatibility work, or hardware emulation on supported hosts.

• 04Open Source

  Its source code is publicly available for inspection, contribution, and use under the project's published license.

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Pricing, licensing, compatibility, and available features can change. Confirm the current requirements and terms on QEMU Project's official pages before downloading or installing.