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Publisher’s description
What is Kid3?
Kid3 is an open-source program for Windows from KDE e.V.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 33.9 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Kid3 is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Kid3 safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FC4D9B7BEE7AC1D953CD26370BAA59E3682D7FD1875EB36B917E3239154F6CD2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24Latest | July 24, 2025 | 33.9 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Kid3 -escoop install extras/kid3Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.kid3Information
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2025-07-24
- Released
- July 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Kid3
- Scoop package
- extras/kid3
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kid3 free?
Yes. Kid3 is open-source software under the GPL-2.0+ licence.
Is Kid3 safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, 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 Kid3 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.
Does Kid3 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Kid3 without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
