Git Large File Storage is a command line extension and specification for managing large files with Git.
Publisher’s description
What is Git LFS?
Git LFS by GitHub Inc. is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 45th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.0, released on August 27, 2026. The version history goes back to May 6, 2021: 61 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (git-lfs/git-lfs) has 14,556 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitTools GitVersion and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “Git extension for versioning large files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Git LFS is an open-source version control tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Git LFS safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AA2D69214905D6B348F1B038BEB2D68E4828342F9B3FE47DAE5A5F023823FE92· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the git-lfs/git-lfs repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Signed releases8
- Static code analysis3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 61 versions ›61 versions over 5 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.0Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.1 | October 17, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.0 | June 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.6.1 | January 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.6.0 | November 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.5.1 | March 7, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.4.1 | December 13, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.4.0 | September 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitHub.GitLFS -egit-lfs-windows-v3.8.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GitHub Inc.
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.8.0
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 61
- Updates / year
- 11.3
- GitHub stars
- 14,556
- GitHub forks
- 2,273
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GitHub.GitLFS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git LFS free?
Yes. Git LFS is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Git LFS safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Git LFS 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 Git LFS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Git LFS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Git LFS?
The versions page lists all 61 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2021.
What are alternatives to Git LFS?
Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions, GitButler and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
