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Publisher’s description
What is Fathom?
Fathom by Fathom Developers is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 163.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.42.16, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to April 24, 2025: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Fathom is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fathom safe to download?
- The file is served by electron-update.fathom.video, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1AEF9ED1D7150B4A2B010ACD7790AF87F99D76733AD04A5830A8D33E2616D186· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›11 versions over 1 year · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.42.16Latest | October 21, 2026 | 163.1 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.6 | March 31, 2026 | 127.0 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.5 | March 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.4 | March 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.3 | February 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.2 | November 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.1 | November 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.42.0 | August 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Fathom.Fathom -eFathom-1.42.16.Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask fathomInformation
- Publisher
- Fathom Developers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.42.16
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- Website
- fathom.video
- winget ID
- Fathom.Fathom
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fathom free?
Yes. Fathom is free to use.
Is Fathom safe to download?
The download comes from electron-update.fathom.video, 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 Fathom 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 Fathom be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Fathom 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 Fathom?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2025.
Can I use Fathom without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.