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Publisher’s description
What is DevToys?
DevToys by DevToys is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It ranks 9th by popularity among media converters in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0-preview.9, released on January 16, 2026. The version history goes back to June 26, 2024: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 43,690 times. The source code on GitHub (DevToys-app/DevToys) has 32,106 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “A Swiss Army knife for developers.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
In short: DevToys is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DevToys 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:
E099D9FC6771110C3371BB8ADC778312D34EC0963A2F86DEE4F7C1661B7E7C0F· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0-preview.9Latest | January 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.8 | November 18, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.6 | November 11, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.5 | August 7, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.4 | July 18, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.3 | June 25, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.2 | June 26, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0-preview.1 | June 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DevToys-app.DevToys -echoco install devtoys -ydevtoys_win_x64.exe /VERYSILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask devtoysInformation
- Publisher
- DevToys
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DevToys-app/DevToys
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0-preview.9
- Released
- January 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 25, 2024
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 43,690
- GitHub stars
- 32,106
- GitHub forks
- 1,767
- Website
- devtoys.app
- winget ID
- DevToys-app.DevToys
- Chocolatey package
- devtoys
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DevToys free?
Yes. DevToys is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DevToys 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 DevToys 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 DevToys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does DevToys support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does DevToys run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DevToys?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 26, 2024.
Can I use DevToys without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DevToys?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
