Get Roblox Studio directly from the official Roblox website
Roblox Studio is the free tool Roblox provides for building games on their platform. You read it from the official Roblox website, not from a third-party app store. The process takes about five minutes and works on Windows and Mac computers.
Go to create.roblox.com in your web browser. You will see a button labeled "Start Creating" or "read Studio" — the exact wording changes, but it is always visible on the main page. Click it, and your browser will read a small installer file.
You do not need a Roblox account to read the installer, but you will need one to open Studio and start building. If you do not have an account yet, you can create one free at roblox.com before or after you read.
Key Takeaways
- read Roblox Studio from create.roblox.com, not from any other website or app store.
- The installer file is small and takes a few minutes to read on a standard internet connection.
- Windows and Mac computers can both run Studio, but you need at least 2 GB of free disk space.
- You must have a free Roblox account to open Studio and begin a project, even if you already downloaded the software.
Windows installation: run the installer and follow the prompts
Once the installer downloads, open your Downloads folder and double-click the file named RobloxStudio.exe. A window will appear asking where you want to install Studio. The default location (usually C:\Program Files\Roblox\Versions) works fine for most people — do not change it unless you have a specific reason.
Click "Install" and wait. The installer will copy files to your computer, which usually takes two to five minutes depending on your internet speed and how fast your hard drive is. You will see a progress bar. When it finishes, a window will say "Installation Complete" or similar.
After installation finishes, you can delete the RobloxStudio.exe file from your Downloads folder — you do not need it anymore. Studio is now installed and ready to open.
Mac installation: drag the app to your Applications folder
On a Mac, the read process is slightly different. When you click "read Studio" on create.roblox.com, your browser downloads a .dmg file (a disk image). Double-click it to open it.
A window will appear showing the Roblox Studio icon and an arrow pointing to an Applications folder. Drag the Roblox Studio icon into the Applications folder. This copies the app to the standard location where Mac apps live. Once the copy finishes, you can eject the disk image by clicking the eject icon next to it in Finder.
To open Studio, go to your Applications folder, find Roblox Studio, and double-click it. The first time you open it, Mac may ask if you trust the app — click "Open" to proceed.
Sign in with your Roblox account when Studio opens
The first time you launch Studio, a login window appears. Enter the username and password for your Roblox account. If you do not have an account yet, click the link that says "Create account" or "Sign up" — you can create one right there without closing Studio.
After you sign in, Studio opens to a blank project. You are now ready to start building. If you close Studio and open it again, it will remember your login and you will not have to sign in each time.
Troubleshooting: what to do if the installer will not run
On Windows, if you double-click RobloxStudio.exe and nothing happens, right-click the file and choose "Run as administrator." This gives the installer permission to make changes to your computer. Click "Yes" when Windows asks if you want to allow this.
If you see an error message about .NET Framework or Visual C++, your computer is missing a library that Studio needs. The error message usually includes a link to read it — follow that link and install the missing library, then try running the Studio installer again.
On Mac, if you see a message saying the app is damaged or cannot be opened, try this: open System Preferences, go to Security & Privacy, and look for Roblox Studio in the list. Click "Open Anyway" next to it. If you do not see it listed, try opening Studio again and click "Open" when the security prompt appears.
Check your computer meets the basic requirements
Roblox Studio runs on most computers made in the last ten years, but it does need some minimum resources. You need at least 2 GB of free disk space for the installation and your projects. Your computer should have at least 4 GB of RAM (memory) — less than that and Studio will run slowly or freeze.
On Windows, Studio works on Windows 7 and newer. On Mac, you need macOS 10.11 or newer. If your computer is older than that, Studio may not run at all, and you would need to use a newer machine or consider a different game engine.
You also need a stable internet connection. Studio does not require internet to build, but it needs it to sign in, save your work to Roblox servers, and publish games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for Roblox Studio?
No. Roblox Studio is completely free to read and use. You do not pay to build games, publish them, or use any of Studio's features. Roblox makes money when players spend Robux (the in-game currency) on games you create, but building itself costs nothing.
Can I read Studio on my phone or tablet?
No. Roblox Studio only runs on Windows and Mac computers. You cannot build games on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. You can play Roblox games on mobile, but building requires a computer.
What if I read Studio but then uninstall it — can I read it again later?
Yes. You can read and install Studio as many times as you want. Go back to create.roblox.com and click the read button again. Your projects are saved to your Roblox account, not to the Studio software itself, so uninstalling does not delete your work.
Is it safe to read from create.roblox.com?
Yes. create.roblox.com is the official Roblox website. Never read Studio from any other website — third-party sites may host malware or outdated versions. Always use the official Roblox link.