A tiny, fast, native GeoJSON viewer
Publisher’s description
What is Map Windower?
Map Windower by Ben Burwood is open-source Windows software in the maps & gis category. It ranks 35th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.6, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to October 5, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “window - Simple ReadOnly Desktop Applications”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Map Windower is an open-source maps & gi tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Map Windower 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:
C5B6846FD9360C482C9FF6F82FAE1746688D35720F051F291FF5AC4F50F5A713· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.6Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.3 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BenBurwood.MapWindower -emap-windower_0.1.6_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ben Burwood
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ben-burwood/window
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.6
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BenBurwood.MapWindower
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Frequently asked questions
Is Map Windower free?
Yes. Map Windower is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Map Windower 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 Map Windower 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 Map Windower be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Map Windower 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 Map Windower?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 5, 2026.
What are alternatives to Map Windower?
QGIS (LTR), Google Earth Pro, GeoDa, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Garmin BaseCamp. The alternatives page compares them.
