The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer
Publisher’s description
What is FileBot?
FileBot by Point Planck Limited is proprietary Windows software in the video editors category. It ranks 15th by popularity among video editors in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. 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 5.3.0, released on September 10, 2026. The version history goes back to May 29, 2021: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 64,196 times. Similar programs include Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor and Subtitle Edit.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: FileBot is a video editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Matches and renames media files against online databases
- Downloads artwork and cover images from various sources
- Fetches subtitles and other metadata for accurate identification
- Automatically writes updated metadata to file names
- Supports multiple database sources, including TheMovieDB, IMDB, and MyAnimeList
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Is FileBot safe to download?
- The file is served by get.filebot.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E2DE3D0B2C8A17908AE1BD3BF8F3B5026AD2868C0216A5DF83B54189F71CD065· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 5 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3.0Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.3 | June 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.1 | March 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.0 | September 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.1.7 | March 6, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.6 | October 16, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.5 | August 20, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.4 | July 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PointPlanck.FileBot -echoco install filebot -yscoop install extras/filebotmsiexec /i FileBot_5.3.0_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C521F72C-3BAA-4FD1-AE71-E6B90BEB5CE4} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): filebot.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask filebotflatpak install flathub net.filebot.FileBotInformation
- Publisher
- Point Planck Limited
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.3.0
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 64,196
- Website
- filebot.net
- winget ID
- PointPlanck.FileBot
- Chocolatey package
- filebot
- Scoop package
- extras/filebot
- MSI product code
- {C521F72C-3BAA-4FD1-AE71-E6B90BEB5CE4}
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileBot free?
FileBot is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is FileBot safe to download?
The download comes from get.filebot.net, 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 FileBot 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 FileBot 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 FileBot support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does FileBot run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of FileBot?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 29, 2021.
What are alternatives to FileBot?
Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.
