Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions.
Publisher’s description
What is Far Manager 3?
Far Manager 3 by Eugene Roshal & Far Group is open-source Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category. It ranks 3rd by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 14.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.6699, released on June 17, 2026. The version history goes back to August 2, 2021: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 392,007 times. The source code on GitHub (FarGroup/FarManager) has 2,247 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and SABnzbd.
Project description on GitHub: “File and Archive Manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (14.8 MB)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Far Manager 3 is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Far Manager 3 safe to download?
- The file is served by farmanager.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D3542EDBD4B1943E8CA3DEB7C024761224FE87D64726484849BD3FC39256D589· 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 5 years · about 3.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.6699Latest | June 17, 2026 | 14.8 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.6666 | March 27, 2026 | 14.9 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.6644 | February 24, 2026 | 14.9 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 3.0.6600 | November 25, 2025 | 14.8 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.6575 | October 31, 2025 | 14.8 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.6565 | October 7, 2025 | 14.8 MB | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.6446 | March 3, 2025 | 14.8 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.0.6364 | August 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FarManager.FarManager -echoco install Far -ymsiexec /i Far30b6699.x64.20260614.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8EB392CF-57AF-4923-80D1-CB6659B7A4E5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Eugene Roshal & Far Group
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/FarGroup/FarManager
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.0.6699
- Released
- June 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 3.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 392,007
- GitHub stars
- 2,247
- GitHub forks
- 251
- Website
- farmanager.com
- winget ID
- FarManager.FarManager
- Chocolatey package
- Far
- MSI product code
- {8EB392CF-57AF-4923-80D1-CB6659B7A4E5}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Far Manager 3 free?
Yes. Far Manager 3 is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is Far Manager 3 safe to download?
The download comes from farmanager.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 Far Manager 3 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 Far Manager 3 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Far Manager 3 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Far Manager 3 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Far Manager 3?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 2, 2021.
What are alternatives to Far Manager 3?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, SABnzbd, magic-wormhole and SFTPGo. The alternatives page compares them.
