Signal Desktop Offline Installer

Name: Signal Desktop
Author: Signal Foundation

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for Windows/macOS/Linux

Communication · v8.12.0 · Free (GPL)

Private encrypted messaging app

Download link verified by Avinash Verma (Editor) on June 1, 2026 — links go directly to the official source from Signal Foundation.

License: Free (GPL)

Size: 103-253 MB

Platforms: Windows macOS Linux

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Quick answer: downloading Signal Desktop

Signal Desktop is a Free (GPL) communication app for Windows/macOS/Linux from Signal Foundation. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (signal.org) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

Signal Desktop Trust & Verification

External authoritative sources that identify and verify Signal Desktop.

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Signal Desktop Offline Installer Downloads

Verified installer files, platform packages, store pages, and browser plugins when available.

Platform	Build	Architecture	Package	Download	Notes
Windows	ARM64 Signal Desktop Windows ARM64 installer	ARM64	EXE	Download	Official Signal Desktop installer
Windows	EXE Signal Desktop Windows x64 installer	64-bit	EXE	Download	Official Signal Desktop installer
macOS	Apple Silicon Signal Desktop macOS Apple Silicon ZIP	Apple Silicon	ZIP	Download	Official Signal Desktop macOS archive
macOS	Intel Signal Desktop macOS Intel ZIP	Intel	ZIP	Download	Official Signal Desktop macOS archive
macOS	Universal Signal Desktop macOS universal DMG	Universal	DMG	Download	Official Signal Desktop macOS package
Linux	Ubuntu/Debian Signal Desktop Ubuntu/Debian DEB	DEB 64-bit	DEB	Download	Official Signal Desktop APT package
Android	Google Play Signal Private Messenger on Google Play	Not applicable	Store	Download	Official Google Play listing
iOS	App Store Signal Private Messenger on the App Store	Not applicable	Store	Download	Official Apple App Store listing
iOS	App Store Signal Desktop Apple App Store	Not applicable	Store	Download	Official Apple App Store listing linked from the publisher site

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Source: official offline / standalone installer — the verified file above installs without an internet connection.

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Signal Desktop Overview

Signal Desktop is a Free (GPL) communication application for Windows and macOS and Linux from Signal Foundation. The Signal Desktop offline installer is a standalone setup file that bundles every required library, interface asset, and core module into a single download — the full installation completes without an internet connection. The Signal Desktop full setup copies to a network share or USB drive and installs identically on every machine without each workstation downloading files from external servers. Signal Desktop supports the communication tasks its category covers: text messaging, voice calls, video conferencing, file sharing, or group collaboration — depending on its specific feature set. To install offline: download the Signal Desktop full setup from the official Signal Foundation page, transfer to USB if needed, and run the installer. Download the Signal Desktop standalone setup from the official website and deploy a complete communication tool to any machine, regardless of network availability at install time.

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Signal Desktop Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current Signal Desktop release:

Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15+, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
Memory (RAM): 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
Disk Space: 120 MB free space
Processor: 1 GHz or faster (64-bit)

How to Install Signal Desktop

Follow these steps to install Signal Desktop offline on your PC:

1
Download the Signal Desktop offline installer from the official source below.
2
Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to launch Signal Desktop immediately.
3
Launch Signal Desktop — installation is complete.

Common Signal Desktop Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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Installation fails with an error message about missing dependencies.

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Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for Signal Desktop and that all necessary libraries are installed. For Linux, you may need to install additional packages via your package manager.

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Signal Desktop does not open after installation.

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Check if your antivirus or firewall is blocking the application. You may need to add Signal Desktop to the exceptions list or temporarily disable the antivirus during the first launch.