Filestar converts, compresses, resizes, renames and transforms files: thousands of formats (documents, images, audio, video, 3D, CAD, archives, embroidery and more) from one app or the command line (filestarcli). Many conversions run locally; some use Filestar's cloud.
Publisher’s description
What is Filestar?
Filestar by Bosma Interactive AB is proprietary Windows software in the media converters category. It ranks 45th by popularity among media converters in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 83.0 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1607 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 30.7.0.0, released on November 4, 2026. The version history goes back to July 26, 2025: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 234 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .recipe. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Filestar is a media converter tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Filestar safe to download?
- The file is served by release.filestar.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F44C595818234E8CC3973F5A3442832D4904FCA42136526F840918C4053FB1CE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 7, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 1 year · about 15 a year
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Filestar.Filestar -echoco install filestar -yFilestar.30.7.0.0.win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): filestarcli.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bosma Interactive AB
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1607+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 30.7.0.0
- Released
- November 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 14.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 234
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 8
- Website
- filestar.com
- winget ID
- Filestar.Filestar
- Chocolatey package
- filestar
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Filestar free?
Filestar 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 Filestar safe to download?
The download comes from release.filestar.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 Filestar 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 Filestar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Filestar support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1607 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Filestar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Filestar?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 26, 2025.
Can I use Filestar without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Filestar?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
