cURL for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Curl is a versatile command-line utility for transferring files using URL syntax. It supports a wide array of protocols and advanced features.

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Pros
- Supports FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, GOPHER, TELNET, DICT, FILE, LDAP protocols.
- Handles HTTPS certificates and HTTP POST/PUT requests.
- Supports FTP uploading and HTTP form-based uploads.
- Includes proxy support and cookie handling.
- Offers file transfer resume and authentication options.
Cons
- Requires command-line proficiency.
- No graphical user interface is provided.
- Learning curve for advanced features.
- No built-in scheduler for transfers.
- Relies on external libraries for some protocols.

cURL for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 28, 2012

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 7.28.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 23,294

Downloads Last Week: 6

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User Reviews

5/5

1 User Votes

Go to developer's website for exe download !
gerdami2February 5, 2011
Pros
Works perfectly and easy to implement for "average" geeks like me.
Cons
Did not find any.
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Developer’s Description

By Daniel Stenberg

Transfer files with the syntax of URL.

Curl is a command line tool for transferring files with URL syntax, supporting FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, GOPHER, TELNET, DICT, FILE and LDAP. Curl supports HTTPS certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, Kerberos, HTTP form based upload, proxies, cookies, user+password authentication, file transfer resume, HTTP proxy tunneling and a busload of other useful tricks.