ChordPro creates elegant, stafless lead sheets for musicians needing only chords and lyrics. It processes plain text input in ChordPro format and it is a rewrite of the old though still popular Chord/Chordii programs.
Publisher’s description
What is ChordPro?
ChordPro is an open-source program for Windows from ChordPro.ORG. It is written in Perl.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.70.7.2, released on February 25, 2025. 15 versions are listed since June 1, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ChordPro/chordpro) has 537 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Reference implementation of the ChordPro standard for musical lead sheets.”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: ChordPro is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ChordPro 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:
EAB1083E0A48734DAC694D1E0BA26450732A8583354D72CCDD8AA767A2C8BB65· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 4 years · about 4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.70.7.2Latest | February 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.50.0.1 | February 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.30.0.1 | September 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.20.0.1 | July 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.0.0.1 | December 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.990.0.1.0 | November 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.989.0.1.0 | October 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.988.0.1 | May 17, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vromans.ChordPro -eChordPro-Installer-6-70-7-2-msw-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ChordPro.ORG
- Licence
- GNU General Public License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ChordPro/chordpro
- Written in
- Perl
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.70.7.2
- Released
- February 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 537
- GitHub forks
- 78
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Vromans.ChordPro
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChordPro free?
Yes. ChordPro is open-source software under the GNU General Public License licence.
Is ChordPro 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 ChordPro 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 ChordPro be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ChordPro run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ChordPro?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2021.