# Install Qualcomm Neural Processing Engine SDK
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-15B/topic/snpe-download.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-15B/topic/snpe-download.html)
Qualcomm Neural Processing Engine SDK requires an Ubuntu 22.04 host machine.
Note: If the host machine uses Windows or macOS operating system software, install a
virtual machine following the steps provided [here](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-41). Subsequent steps must be run in the
virtual machine running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
The Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK workflow has been validated with Ubuntu 22.04 running
on bare metal or inside a Virtual Machine in the following configurations.
Note: Ubuntu 22.04 running inside a VM on macOS on Arm architecture is not supported.
| Download Method | Prerequisites | Version available |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Direct Download](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/api/download/software/qualcomm_neural_processing_sdk/v2.26.2.240911.zip) | No prerequisites for download | v2.26.2 (SDK updated every quarter) |
| [Qualcomm Package Manager](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-15B/topic/snpe-download.html#concept_my2_s1t_pbc__snpe-qpm) | A valid Qualcomm ID is needed.
Qualcomm Package Manager tool. | SDK updated every month |
## Direct Download
Qualcomm Neural Processing Engine SDK is available for direct download [here](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/api/download/software/qualcomm_neural_processing_sdk/v2.26.2.240911.zip). Once downloaded, extract or unzip
the SDK.
Note: The SDK version hosted at the above link is updated quarterly.
unzip 2.26.2.240911.zipCopy to clipboard
cd qairt/2.26.2.240911Copy to clipboard
export SNPE_ROOT=`pwd`Copy to clipboard
## Qualcomm Package Manager
Qualcomm Neural Processing Engine SDK is available for download via Qualcomm
Package Manager (QPM). This section demonstrates how to download Qualcomm Neural
Processing Engine SDK using QPM.
Note: To download Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK from Qualcomm Package Manager,
ensure that you have registered for a Qualcomm ID. If you do not have a Qualcomm ID,
you will be prompted to register. Then follow the instructions below to download and
install the SDK.
1. Go to [Qualcomm Package Manager](https://qpm.qualcomm.com/#/main/) and log in using your
Qualcomm ID.
2. Navigate to the **Tools** tab and search for *AI Stack* in the left
pane. From the filtered results, click the arrow next to Qualcomm® AI Stack to
expand the list of available AI Software SDKs and select **Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK** from the list.
3. Click on **Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK** to navigate to the next
page. Choose **Linux** and **Version 2.26.2.240911** from the
drop-down lists and then click **Download** to download the Qualcomm
Neural Processing SDK installer.
Note:
- These instructions use version 2.26.2.240911 as an example.
- If using the Qualcomm Package Manager desktop tool, the
**Extract** button will be present instead of download. This
automatically installs the SNPE SDK.
4. Install the downloaded installer (.qik) using the QPM CLI tool.
1. Log in using QPM CLI.
qpm-cli --login Copy to clipboard
Password:
[Info] : Login is successful
[Info] : Fetching product catalog ....
[Info] : Product catalog refreshed successfullyCopy to clipboard
2. Activate your SDK
license.
qpm-cli --license-activate qualcomm_neural_processing_sdkCopy to clipboard
[Info] : Activating license : qualcomm_ai_engine_direct
[Info] : License activation is successful ActivationId=[f██████████b]Copy to clipboard
3. Extract and install the SDK.
qpm-cli --extract Copy to clipboard
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[Info] : Config File Present
[Info] : Checking environment
[Info] : Checking previous version
[Info] : Checking dependencies
[Info] : Preparing system
[Info] : Extracting files
[Info] : Configuring system
[Info] : Finishing
[Info] : SUCCESS: Installed qualcomm_neural_processing_sdk.Core at /opt/qcom/aistack/qairt/2.26.2.240911Copy to clipboard
Last Published: Jan 21, 2026
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