A free, open-source, and cross-platform iDevice management tool.
Publisher’s description
What is iDescriptor?
iDescriptor by iDescriptor is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in QML. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 v0.6.2, released on August 21, 2026. The version history goes back to November 23, 2025: 9 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (iDescriptor/iDescriptor) has 4,668 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “privacy-first, open-source and free idevice management tool written in Rust and Qt”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: iDescriptor is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Explore files and photos
- Inspect device, cable, and diagnostic information
- Create and inspect device backups
- View the device screen with AirPlay
- Manage apps and developer disk images
- Check for battery health
- Restart, erase, shut down your device
Is iDescriptor 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:
293082F940F6E52722F1DA4029A05888A778AAD2BB085B1087AFC3F1F4C69924· 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
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| v0.6.2Latest | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.6.1 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.6.0 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.5.0 | April 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.4.0 | April 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.3.0 | February 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| v0.2.0 | January 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.2 | December 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id iDescriptor.iDescriptor -emsiexec /i iDescriptor-v0.6.2-Windows_x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {22FEA1A6-79B7-45D1-BDC6-719E64DF2369} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.idescriptor.iDescriptorInformation
- Publisher
- iDescriptor
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor
- Written in
- QML
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- v0.6.2
- Released
- August 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 4,668
- GitHub forks
- 231
- Website
- idescriptor.github.io
- winget ID
- iDescriptor.iDescriptor
- MSI product code
- {22FEA1A6-79B7-45D1-BDC6-719E64DF2369}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is iDescriptor free?
Yes. iDescriptor is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is iDescriptor 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 iDescriptor 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 iDescriptor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does iDescriptor 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 iDescriptor?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 23, 2025.
What are alternatives to iDescriptor?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
