Firstly,the characteristics,classification and application of die-casting aluminum alloys are briefly introduced in the paper.Then,the research progresses of die-casting aluminum alloys on the microstructure and properties of materials and die-casting technology are reviewed in detail.Finally,the development of direction and existed problems need to be solved of the die-castings with aluminum alloys are pointed out to promote the transformation and upgrade of die-casting industry of aluminum alloys in China.