Need to create small and efficient updates/patches to your program?
The life of a software product is usually marked by the release of different
versions. One version differs from the previous one by a small number of
changes. Some sections of code in the executable files are different, new files
may be added, some even deleted. What the author of the product usually does is
provide a whole new version of the files either as a new reinstallable product
or just the modified files, compressed into an installer.
The above procedure is very wasteful though. For example, if a file of 1
megabyte has only had say 10 kilobytes altered inside it, then why create an
update patch that requires the full 1 megabyte? It would be far more efficient
if just the altered data was stored. This is the purpose of Patch Maker, as it
saves a huge amount of bytes by storing just the differences between files and
even compressing this data.
Publisher’s description
What is Patch Maker?
Patch Maker is a proprietary program for Windows from Clickteam.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Patch Maker is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Patch Maker safe to download?
- The file is served by clickteam.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C3CCB37E060015BE6F8CB1593ABCA307363AC3678ABE116FAF5ADB4523F161F9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3bLatest | March 28, 2017 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Clickteam.PatchMaker -epminst.exe /qRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Clickteam
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.3b
- Released
- March 28, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- May 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- clickteam.com
- winget ID
- Clickteam.PatchMaker
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Patch Maker free?
Patch Maker is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Patch Maker safe to download?
The download comes from clickteam.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 Patch Maker 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 Patch Maker be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Patch Maker run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.