A CLI tool for merging audio tracks into M4B audiobooks.
Publisher’s description
What is bookmux?
bookmux by Mykhaylo Merkulov is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.14, released on April 16, 2026. The version history goes back to March 25, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MrZoidberg/bookmux) has 8 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “A CLI for merging audio tracks into M4B audiobooks”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: bookmux is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is bookmux safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
503F7DE111EE20DD2F0A3B36177A519EB347EE43487CB89614C3E4FAD8FE30AA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.14Latest | April 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.13 | March 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.11 | March 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MrZoidberg.bookmux -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mykhaylo Merkulov
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MrZoidberg/bookmux
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.14
- Released
- April 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MrZoidberg.bookmux
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is bookmux free?
Yes. bookmux is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is bookmux safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install bookmux with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does bookmux run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of bookmux?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 25, 2026.
Can I use bookmux without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to bookmux?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.