Download PlotJuggler

Windows

Installer for Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit). Portable version available.

Linux

Self-contained AppImage for Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian systems.

macOS

Compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips.

Installation Instructions

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 20.04+, macOS 11+
• Processor: Dual-core 2GHz+ (64-bit)
• RAM: 4GB Minimum (8GB Recommended)
• Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU
• Storage: ~200MB for installation

Key Updates & Enhancements:

• 🚀 Improved MCAP Support: Enhanced parsing for ROS2 MCAP files, ensuring faster indexing of large datasets.
• 🛠️ Lua API Extensions: New functions added to the Lua editor for more complex data transformation and state estimation.
• 📈 OpenGL Optimization: Reduced CPU overhead during high-frequency real-time data streaming (MQTT/UDP).
• 🐛 Windows Compatibility Fixes: Resolved intermittent crashes during file dialog interactions on Windows 11.

Automatic Updates

If you installed PlotJuggler via Microsoft Store (Windows) or Snap Store (Linux), your application will update automatically. Manual AppImage and .exe downloads require a fresh download for each version.

⚠️ Windows “Protected Your PC”

Because PlotJuggler is an open-source tool, the Windows installer might trigger SmartScreen. Fix: Click “More info” and then select “Run anyway.” This is safe as long as you use the links provided here or the official GitHub.

⚠️ AppImage Not Starting (Linux)

If the AppImage doesn’t launch when double-clicked, it likely lacks execution permissions. Fix: Right-click the file > Properties > Permissions > Check “Allow executing file as program.” Or use the terminal command chmod +x.

⚠️ Missing DLLs / OpenGL Errors

PlotJuggler requires modern OpenGL 3.3+ drivers. Fix: Ensure your graphics card drivers are up to date. On Windows, installing the Visual C++ Redistributable often fixes “DLL missing” errors.

📥 Native Data Parsers

The standard download includes built-in support for CSV, JSON, XML, and ULog (PX4/ArduPilot). No extra configuration is needed—just drag and drop your log files.

🤖 ROS & ROS2 Toolbox

Optimized for the robotics community. Supports .bag (ROS1) and .mcap (ROS2) formats. The Linux AppImage includes these libraries pre-compiled for immediate use.

📡 Real-time Handlers

Subscribe to MQTT brokers, receive UDP/TCP packets, or connect via WebSockets. Perfect for live telemetry and real-time dashboard monitoring of IoT devices.

Open Source & Licensing

PlotJuggler is released under the LGPL-3.0 License. This means the software is free to use, modify, and distribute. As a community-driven project, the transparency of the source code ensures there are no hidden trackers or proprietary locks.

🛡️ Download Security

To ensure the integrity of your download, we recommend verifying the SHA256 checksums provided on the official release page. This ensures the file has not been tampered with during transit.

• Step 1: Download the .exe or .AppImage file.
• Step 2: Use certutil -hashfile [file] SHA256 on Windows.
• Step 3: Match it against the hash on the Release Archive.

Enable OpenGL Acceleration

For ultra-smooth plotting of high-frequency data, ensure OpenGL Hardware Acceleration is enabled in the preferences. This offloads rendering to your GPU and keeps the interface responsive.

Master Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your analysis: Use ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to toggle axis locking, ‘Space’ to play/pause real-time streams, and ‘Ctrl+Scroll’ for precision zooming on specific time intervals.

Use Downsampling for Huge Logs

Handling a 2GB log file? Use the Downsampling feature during import. It reduces the number of points rendered without losing the trend, significantly saving RAM and CPU.