ImWatcher is a professional video surveillance system with support for multiple web cameras and IP-cameras. It can monitor and record from many cameras simultaneously, and preview multiple cameras in a single window. Each camera has its own individual monitoring and recording settings. When motion is detected, it can record a video or take snapshots.
Publisher’s description
What is ImWatcher?
ImWatcher is a free program for Windows from High Motion Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 27.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ImWatcher is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ImWatcher safe to download?
- The file is served by highmotionsoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
18031321651F7F4BA9BB74EE00DFC00C8D0F7CBA3CE324D276447FB6699324C7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5Latest | February 2, 2017 | 27.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HighMotionSoftware.ImWatcher -eimwatcher-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- High Motion Software
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.5
- Released
- February 2, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- November 2, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- highmotionsoftware.com
- winget ID
- HighMotionSoftware.ImWatcher
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Frequently asked questions
Is ImWatcher free?
Yes. ImWatcher is free to use.
Is ImWatcher safe to download?
The download comes from highmotionsoftware.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 ImWatcher 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 ImWatcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ImWatcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.