Ollama is a program that enables running large language models locally on Windows without depending solely on cloud services.
Model
It is possible to download so-called Pull models from the library and then launch them locally. The app supports both text and multimodal machines so that inputs like images or files can be part of one’s workflow. An API server runs in the background, allowing other tools to interface with those LLMs. Users retain full control over which techniques are installed, updated or removed.
Interact and accelerate
The GUI interface provides a chat-style input method, letting you type prompts and receive model outputs in a conversational format. You can adjust context window size and switch LLMs. Drag-and-drop support makes it easy to import documents or images into the prompt environment.
The software supports hardware acceleration via GPU when available, falling back to CPU when necessary. The build is currently in preview and may require components like WSL2 or proper GPU drivers for full performance. Models quantized for lower memory use, meaning you can enjoy fast response while building with models even on older computers.
Features
- users are able to run and manage local large language models;
- includes GUI interface for chat prompts, switching and file input;
- oriented towards advanced IT professionals;
- there is a guide on importing LLMs from the official page on GitHub;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
