MediaChef turns FFmpeg and Whisper into recipe cards: convert video and audio, pull the sound out of a clip, transcribe a recording to text. Everything runs locally — nothing is uploaded, there is no size limit and no account.
Publisher’s description
What is MediaChef?
MediaChef is an open-source media converter program for Windows from Kom1sh. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.7, released on October 26, 2026. 3 versions are listed since October 13, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Free offline desktop app: convert video & audio with FFmpeg recipes, transcribe speech to text and subtitles with local Whisper, dictate into any app (macOS). No uploads, no account.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MediaChef is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MediaChef 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:
7DCB98AA6C5EF8CEFA2305024DF5FD5864A1C0DC0E9B71C844C4846083FE33E6· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.7Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.6 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.4 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Kom1sh.MediaChef -eMediaChef_0.8.7_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kom1sh
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Kom1sh/mediachef
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.8.7
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- mediachef.app
- winget ID
- Kom1sh.MediaChef
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Frequently asked questions
Is MediaChef free?
Yes. MediaChef is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is MediaChef 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 MediaChef 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 MediaChef be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does MediaChef support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does MediaChef 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 MediaChef?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 13, 2026.
Can I use MediaChef without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MediaChef?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
