Python Version & Windows Compatibility

  • Stable Release (checked on 16th April 2025)
    https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/

    • 3.9.22 ++
      cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier
    • 3.8.20
      3.7.17
      3.6.15
      3.5.10
      cannot be used on Windows XP or earlier
    • 2.7.18
  • Why still use Python 2.7?
    • Because of FreeCAD 0.14 (2014) that used Python 2.6
      • Because of SolidFR 32-bit limitation
    • Attempted to move to FreeCAD 0.16 that used Python 2.7