OpenRefine is an open-source desktop application for data cleanup and transformation to other formats, an activity commonly known as data wrangling. It is similar to spreadsheet applications, and can handle spreadsheet file formats such as CSV, but it behaves more like a database.
It operates on rows of data which have cells under columns, similar to the manner in which relational database tables operate. OpenRefine projects consist of one table, whose rows can be filtered using facets that define criteria (for example, showing rows where a given column is not empty).
Unlike spreadsheets, most operations in OpenRefine are done on all visible rows, for example, the transformation of all cells in all rows under one column, or the creation of a new column based on existing data. Actions performed on a dataset are stored the project and can be 'replayed' on other datasets. Formulas are not stored in cells, but are used to transform the data. Transformation is done only once. Formula expressions can be written in General Refine Expression Language (GREL), in Jython (i.e., Python), and in Clojure.
What is OpenRefine?
OpenRefine by OpenRefine (developed by Google) is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Java and JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for macOS and Linux. Its interface is available in 5 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.10.1, released on March 4, 2026. The version history goes back to March 26, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,019 times. The source code on GitHub (OpenRefine/OpenRefine) has 12,049 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 15 of our languages. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “OpenRefine is a free, open source power tool for working with messy data and improving it”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on macOS and Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OpenRefine is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is OpenRefine 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:
C987734B79F6B5D22E6CEF7E03CEBFE9D2D938D7D3812E890B6974232BAFA080· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.1Latest | March 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.10.0 | February 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.9.5 | September 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.9.3 | April 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.9.2 | March 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenRefine.OpenRefine -echoco install openrefine -yopenrefine-win-with-java-installer-3.10.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask openrefineInformation
- Publisher
- OpenRefine
- Developer
- Google and Metaweb
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine
- Written in
- Java and JavaScript
- Interface languages
- English, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and French
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- macOS, Linux
- Version
- 3.10.1
- Released
- March 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,019
- GitHub stars
- 12,049
- GitHub forks
- 2,187
- Website
- openrefine.org
- winget ID
- OpenRefine.OpenRefine
- Chocolatey package
- openrefine
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenRefine free?
Yes. OpenRefine is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is OpenRefine 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 OpenRefine 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 OpenRefine be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenRefine 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 OpenRefine?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2025.
Can I use OpenRefine without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OpenRefine?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
