Backup/synchronize your data on Windows and Linux.
Import photos from phone via Wi-Fi and more.
Features:
- Incremental backup with deduplication and support for local folders, WebDAV, S3-compatible, NFS, Azure Blob, SFTP, FTPS, SMB/CIFS storages;
- Synchronization of files between devices using centralized storage with versioning support;
- Import media — import audio, photos, videos from SD cards, cameras, recorders; import photos and videos from your phone via Wi-Fi through the FTPS Server companion app using template file names;
- Console for automation and scheduling;
- AES-256 encryption.
Platforms: Windows 11 x64, ARM64 or Ubuntu 24+.
Publisher’s description
What is BUtil?
BUtil by Siarhei Kuchuk is open-source Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.08.27, released on August 27, 2026. The version history goes back to January 23, 2026: 12 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (drweb86/butil) has 19 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Far Manager 3.
Project description on GitHub: “BUtil creates incremental backups, incremental synchronization and imports multimedia on your PC with deduplication and WebDAV, S3-compatible, NFS, Azure Blob, SFTP, FTPS, and SMB/CIFS transports support for Windows and Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BUtil is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BUtil 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:
F7276C341F0F7637C59598B86D9C99EFD11738E4A38696631F33DFB53274A330· 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 12 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.08.27Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.08.05 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.07.15 | July 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.06.11 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.05.28 | May 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.05.21 | May 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.04.29 | April 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.04.23 | April 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SiarheiKuchuk.BUtil -ebutil_2026.08.27_windows_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Siarhei Kuchuk
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- CC0-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/drweb86/butil
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.08.27
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 12
- GitHub stars
- 19
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SiarheiKuchuk.BUtil
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BUtil free?
Yes. BUtil is open-source software under the CC0-1.0 licence.
Is BUtil 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 BUtil 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 BUtil be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BUtil run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of BUtil?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 23, 2026.
Can I use BUtil without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to BUtil?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, magic-wormhole and SABnzbd. The alternatives page compares them.
