Visit the Official Microsoft Download Center to download SQL2022-SSEI-Expr.exe .
For anyone searching “sql server 2022 express download offline installer” — yes, a true offline installer exists, but (small file). Download the large ~200+ MB SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe and store it locally. You also need to separately download SSMS if GUI management is required. sql server 2022 express download offline installer
After clicking , you can choose between two versions: Visit the Official Microsoft Download Center to download
Installing and Setting Up Microsoft SQL Server Express - SOTI a true offline installer exists