A GUI software that is able to create and apply xdelta patches, such as the ones supported by the xdelta tool developed by Joshua McDonald.
Publisher’s description
What is DeltaPatcher?
DeltaPatcher by Marco Calautti is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (marco-calautti/DeltaPatcher) has 776 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .xdelta. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Simplenote.
Project description on GitHub: “Delta Patcher is a GUI software that is able to create and apply xdelta patches.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: DeltaPatcher is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is DeltaPatcher 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:
6FAE5D8AF839339A9ADAF053F30D9444476EE2CA45CB0F38049F7C82BA5C01BE· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.6Latest | August 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MarcoCalautti.DeltaPatcher -escoop install extras/deltapatcherProgram files (.exe): deltapatcher.exe, deltapatcher86.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.marco_calautti.DeltaPatcherInformation
- Publisher
- Marco Calautti
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/marco-calautti/DeltaPatcher
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.1.6
- Released
- August 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 776
- GitHub forks
- 52
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MarcoCalautti.DeltaPatcher
- Scoop package
- extras/deltapatcher
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeltaPatcher free?
Yes. DeltaPatcher is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is DeltaPatcher 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 DeltaPatcher 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 DeltaPatcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use DeltaPatcher without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to DeltaPatcher?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Simplenote, osquery and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
