Brotli is a generic-purpose lossless compression algorithm that compresses data.
Publisher’s description
What is Brotli?
Brotli is an open-source program for Windows from Google. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on October 21, 2026. 3 versions are listed since February 6, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (google/brotli) has 14,956 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Brotli compression format”
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
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: Brotli is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is Brotli 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:
9556ACC3223662402CBC5B1A3FA3C4328BADF231A7ED1BE7128FC6750207188E· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the google/brotli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 23, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Dependency update tool10
- Fuzzing10
- Licence declared10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Static code analysis9
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Code review1
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | October 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.1.0 | February 6, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.Brotli -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install brotliInformation
- Publisher
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/google/brotli
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 14,956
- GitHub forks
- 1,372
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Google.Brotli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brotli free?
Yes. Brotli is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Brotli 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 Brotli 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 Brotli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Brotli?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 6, 2024.
Can I use Brotli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
