MDZip Studio is the reference desktop application for the MDZip ecosystem: an
editor and validator for .mdz archives (Markdown plus images and metadata in a
single portable file). It provides a CommonMark/GFM Markdown editor and preview,
an asset browser, and manifest editing.
Installed per machine (winget install MDZip.Studio --scope machine), it also
registers a Windows Explorer preview handler for .mdz files. The default
per-user install is the application only.
Publisher’s description
What is MDZip Studio?
MDZip Studio by MDZip Project is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-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 1.6.0, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to October 8, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mdzip-project/mdzip-studio) has 2 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “MDZip Studio is the reference desktop application for the MDZip ecosystem.”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MDZip Studio is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MDZip Studio 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:
5AED0EBBDAB20578CBDB1F2148E881C923D89CE6EE3350EE01A7895C6CE1EFBF· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.0Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.1 | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.0 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MDZip.Studio -eMDZip-Studio-Setup-1.6.0.exe /S /currentuserRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MDZip Project
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mdzip-project/mdzip-studio
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- mdzip.org
- winget ID
- MDZip.Studio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MDZip Studio free?
Yes. MDZip Studio is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is MDZip Studio 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 MDZip Studio 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 MDZip Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MDZip Studio 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 MDZip Studio?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 8, 2026.
Can I use MDZip Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MDZip Studio?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
