If you searched 'Kodi media player download' you're likely setting up a home theater PC, a spare Android box, or a Raspberry Pi, and you want the right build for that specific device rather than a generic desktop app. Kodi's install path differs meaningfully across its five supported platforms, so this page focuses on picking the correct package before anything else. Once installed, our full Kodi guide walks through add-on repositories and library setup.
Five Platforms, Five Different Packages
Kodi is distributed as an MSI on Windows, a DMG on macOS, distro packages or Flatpak on Linux, and separate APK/App Store builds for Android and iOS -- there is no single universal installer.
It remains fully open source under GPL-2.0, maintained by the nonprofit XBMC Foundation, and ships with zero built-in content, so what you watch depends entirely on add-ons and media you point it at.
Who ends up using Kodi
Kodi is the go-to for home-theater PC builders and cord-cutters who want one interface for local media and streaming add-ons.
- Home theater PC owners organizing large local movie and TV libraries with rich metadata
- Raspberry Pi hobbyists building a dedicated media box via LibreELEC or OSMC
- Cord-cutters who install add-ons to pull in live TV or streaming content sources
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Kodi before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Kodi is open source, so the installer is free with no trial timer, feature lock, or upsell screen to click past. It's developed and maintained by XBMC Foundation.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
Heavier workloads (large files, high-res media, big projects) will naturally want more RAM and a faster CPU/GPU than the bare minimum.
Quick steps
- Choose your device type on the download page
- Install the matching package for that OS
- Add your video and music sources on first launch
Kodi: the honest trade-offs
- Runs on nearly every platform, from desktops to Raspberry Pi to phones
- Deep library management with automatic artwork and metadata scraping
- Fully open add-on ecosystem for extending playback sources
- Add-on quality varies wildly and unofficial ones can break with updates
- Interface can feel overwhelming for someone who just wants to play one file
Downloads here point to the XBMC Foundation's official Kodi releases, avoiding the third-party 'Kodi bundles' that sometimes ship with unwanted add-ons pre-installed.
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Keeping Kodi up to date
Since Kodi is open source, most Linux distributions keep it current through their own package manager. On Windows/macOS, re-running the installer from the official site (or an updater built into the app, if it has one) gets you the latest release. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Kodi page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kodi legal to use?
Yes, Kodi itself is fully legal software -- legality issues only arise from unofficial third-party add-ons that stream copyrighted content.
Can Kodi run on a Raspberry Pi?
Yes, via the LibreELEC or OSMC distributions built specifically for Raspberry Pi hardware.
