eMule is a free and open-source peer-to-peer file sharing client, allowing you to connect to millions of users to download and share files with them. By using the ED2K and Kademlia Network it supports semi-centralized as well as decentralized searches and operations. All of it free and without any adware or advertising.
Publisher’s description
What is eMule?
eMule by eMule-Project.net is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 3.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .emulecollection.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: eMule is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is eMule safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
28411261CB3F27081F910190D1C7742FB805185430AF10131D5B39FD2E39C832· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50aLatest | April 5, 2010 | 3.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id eMule.eMule -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- eMule-Project.net
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.50a
- Released
- April 5, 2010
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- emule-project.com
- winget ID
- eMule.eMule
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is eMule free?
Yes. eMule is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is eMule safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 eMule 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 eMule be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does eMule run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
