FieldWorks 9.3.8 Beta
Version Date: April 10, 2026
Packages For Windows
Standard Installation
FieldWorks
64-bit Online Installer,
9.3.8 | 523.6 MB | Apr 7, 2026
For more specifics about version 9.3 and the changes included in it,see the Beta release notes.
Offline Installation
| Packages | Size |
|---|---|
| 64-bit FieldWorks 9.3.8 offline installer | 691.1 MB |
Help with Installation
- Use the offline installer if you have a poor internet connection.
- The offline files can also be used to install FieldWorks on multiple machines.
- To install offline, you will need both the offline installer and the latest patch (if needed).
- To automatically download updates as they are released:
- Choose Tools -> Options or click Options from the Welcome dialog.
- On the Updates tab, select “Automatically download updates for FieldWorks” and select which updates you would like.
- Most computers made in 2010 or later have a 64-bit operating system and can run the 64-bit version of FieldWorks. It allows for more addressable memory space, allowing large projects to run more quickly.
- You will need the 32-bit version of FieldWorks if you have a 32-bit operating system.
- Types of Installations:
- Custom will allow you to select which languages to install.
- Complete (and Typical) will install all the available program features.
If you have trouble installing, click the button that opens an installation log and send that to flex_errors@sil.org to get help. For more information on upgrading from FieldWorks 6 or earlier, see the Data Format and File Locations page.
Verifying Downloads
Following is the MD5 hash of each of the download packages, should you wish to use this to verify the download completed successfully.
| Package | MD5 hash |
| 9.3.8 Online 64-bit | BCCC3296F9EBCCF63342D84F4AF8C036 |
| 9.3.8 Offline 64-bit | 3EE6B1A24CEB9D02CA4A5269F0CBB951 |
System Requirements
Recommended System Configuration
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 10 version 1803 or later
- Computer and processor: Computer with Intel Core® (or equivalent) processor running at 2.5 gigahertz (GHz) or higher
- Memory: 4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more.
Note: The more RAM and the faster the CPU, the better FieldWorks will perform, especially with larger projects.Minimum System Requirements
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 with update KB2919355, or Windows 10 version 1709 or greater.
- Computer and processor: Computer with Intel (or equivalent) processor running at 2 gigahertz (GHz).
- Memory: 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM.
- Hard disk: Hard disk space requirements will vary depending on existing machine configuration and custom installation choices. As a guideline figure, you should have at least 1.5 gigabytes free prior to installation. In any case, you are recommended to have at least 10% of your hard drive free in order to allow Windows to run properly.
- Display: 1024 by 768 pixels screen resolution or greater (for laptops, use native display resolution).