Provides command-line utilities to encode, inspect, and decode .opus files. Although a libopus 1.5.2 exists, no official Windows .exe binaries exist for it.
Publisher’s description
What is opus-tools?
opus-tools is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Mozilla, XiphORG, and/or IETF.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 1.5 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,218 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.5 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: opus-tools is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is opus-tools safe to download?
- The file is served by archive.mozilla.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A892BD29358E142FA756DA6BFCAEA2FAADC0F82EE1947D9EB2CECD208F1B873F· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2Latest | December 31, 2018 | 1.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mozilla.opus-tools -echoco install opus-tools -yscoop install main/opus-toolsRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install opus-toolsInformation
- Publisher
- Mozilla, XiphORG, and/or IETF
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- BSD-2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2
- Released
- December 31, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- December 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,218
- Website
- opus-codec.org
- winget ID
- Mozilla.opus-tools
- Chocolatey package
- opus-tools
- Scoop package
- main/opus-tools
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Frequently asked questions
Is opus-tools free?
Yes. opus-tools is open-source software under the BSD-2 licence.
Is opus-tools safe to download?
The download comes from archive.mozilla.org; 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 opus-tools 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 opus-tools run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use opus-tools without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to opus-tools?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
