Install on Windows
Requirements
- Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
- 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
- 500 MB disk space
- GPU with WebGPU support (most 2019+ machines qualify)
- Internet connection only for download + auto-update (editor itself works offline)
Installation steps
- Download the latest installer: diazatlas.com/download
- Run
DiazEditorSetup-x.y.z.exe(x.y.z = version number) - Accept the EULA (or skip — read it later at diazatlas.com/terms)
- Pick install location (default
C:\Program Files\Diaz Editoris fine) - Click Install
- Launch from Start Menu → "Diaz Editor"
First launch
First launch shows the trial-activation dialog. Enter email + name + phone (required for anti-spam). You get a 14-day trial with all features. No credit card required.
After 14 days: paste your license key via menu → License → "Enter key". Buy a key at diazatlas.com/beta (€99 founding, first 100).
Troubleshooting
"Windows protected your PC" warning
On first install, Windows SmartScreen may show a blue warning. This is normal for new software and stops once the install completes. Two clicks:
- Click "More info" in the warning — a hidden details section opens.
- Click "Run anyway" — the installer continues normally. No further warnings.
Once installed, this warning does not appear again. Auto-updates run silently in the background — no prompts.
Why does this warning appear?
Windows SmartScreen flags any new application without a Microsoft-recognized code-signing certificate. Such a certificate is a recurring cost of around €400-600 per year. Diaz Editor is in the founding-beta phase (first 100 sales) — we will purchase the certificate once sales volume justifies the yearly cost. The warning says nothing about the safety of the software, only about the presence of a commercial certificate.
Questions or doubts before installing? Contact Juan directly: call or WhatsApp +31 6 5314 2656 (WhatsApp) or email juan@diazatlas.com.
Black 3D viewport on first launch
Update your GPU driver to the latest version. Diaz Editor needs WebGPU support (DirectX 12 under the hood).
- NVIDIA: GeForce Experience or nvidia.com/drivers
- AMD: Adrenalin Software or amd.com/support
- Intel: Driver & Support Assistant or intel.com/download-center
App won't start, no error message
Check the logs: navigate to %APPDATA%\diaz-editor\logs\main.log (paste that path in Windows Explorer address bar). Email the file to juan@diazatlas.com.
Auto-update fails or hangs
Check firewall: Diaz Editor connects to api.github.com and github.com for release checks. Some corporate firewalls block both. Workaround: download the new version manually at GitHub releases.
Uninstall
Windows Settings → Apps → "Diaz Editor" → Uninstall. License keys + projects remain saved in %APPDATA%\diaz-editor (delete manually if desired).