BookStitch is a Windows desktop application for creating complete audiobook files from local audio files, MP3/data CDs and audio CDs. It helps users import, review, convert and merge tracks into AAC-based M4A/M4B audiobook output with chapters, metadata and clear project states. BookStitch supports local audio folders, optical disc workflows, FFmpeg/FFprobe based conversion, project state recovery, track warnings, metadata handling and natural-language chapter suggestions with automatic numbering. It also includes an experimental Drive Circle feature for processing up to five optical drives in sequence during CD workflows. The app works locally, requires no user account and is free and ad-free.
Publisher’s description
What is BookStitch?
BookStitch by irwitzer is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (irwitzer/BookStitch) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “BookStitch is a Windows application for creating complete audiobook files from local audio files, MP3/data CDs and audio CDs.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BookStitch is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BookStitch 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:
807A803D7A7AB8D015AAC46BCC72A8F4AFAD8E4C4CC049681C345DF67AC7D975· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id irwitzer.BookStitch -eBookStitch-Setup-1.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- irwitzer
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/irwitzer/BookStitch
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- irwitzer.BookStitch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BookStitch free?
Yes. BookStitch is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is BookStitch 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 BookStitch 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.
Can BookStitch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BookStitch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to BookStitch?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
