Downloads

Downloads

The home base for MediaLab v2027 and DirectRT v2027. Whether you’ve purchased a license or just want to take the software for a test run, this is where to start. Looking for an older version? See legacy downloads.

How it works. Install the software, then activate online the first time you open it — no waiting on us for a code. New to MediaLab or DirectRT? Start with a free 30-day trial or a free student license below.

Get MediaLab & DirectRT v2027

Licensed customers download and manage their software in the licensing portal — so you always get the exact version your license covers. Not licensed yet? Start free in seconds.

Installing across a lab? Download the installer once from the portal, then copy it to your lab share or machine image — there’s no need to sign in on every computer. Each machine simply activates online the first time it runs.
System requirements. MediaLab and DirectRT run on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit, Windows only). See full system requirements →

MediaLab v2027

Multimedia experiment authoring and participant management — installed separately from DirectRT. Sign in to download the version your license covers; the user guide is installed with the software and available online.

DirectRT v2027

Precision reaction-time and perception experiments — installed separately from MediaLab. Sign in to download the version your license covers; the user guide is installed with the software and available online.

Running an older version (2000–2020)? Earlier releases live on our legacy downloads page, or contact us about upgrading — returning-customer pricing is on the pricing page.

New to MediaLab & DirectRT?

Try everything free for 30 days — full features, one machine. Students get a free license with a school email.

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