The free Altera Quartus II Web Edition 13.0sp1 remains a critical legacy tool for FPGA developers, specifically because it is the final version to support popular older hardware like Cyclone II and MAX 3000/7000 devices. While newer versions (Quartus Prime) are available, they dropped support for these families. Official Download & Availability
Warning: Avoid third-party websites like "softonic.com" or "filehippo.com" that claim to offer Quartus II 13.0 free download. They often bundle malware, outdated versions, or corrupted files. Always use Intel’s official archive. altera quartus ii 13.0 free download
ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition (optional) – For simulation. Version 10.1d is recommended for compatibility with Quartus 13.0. The free Altera Quartus II Web Edition 13
Preparation: Move the core installer (.exe or .run) and the device support files (.qdz) into the same folder. Google Drive : Search for "Altera Quartus II 13
Intel’s modern "Quartus Prime" software has dropped support for several older hardware architectures. If you are using any of the following, 13.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest version you can use: Cyclone II MAX 3000 / 7000 How to Download Quartus II 13.0 Safely
Device Support Files: You must specifically download the .qdz files for your target family (e.g., Cyclone II/III/IV).