'patch' takes a patch file containing a difference listing produced by diff and applies those differences to one or more original files, producing patched versions.
Publisher’s description
What is Patch?
Patch is a program for Windows from GnuWin32.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 126 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (126 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Patch is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Patch safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FABD6517E7BD88E067DB9BF630D69BB3A38A08E044FA73D13A704AB5F8DD110B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.9-7Latest | May 15, 2007 | 126 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GnuWin32.Patch -escoop install main/patchRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GnuWin32
- Licence
- Multiple licenses
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.5.9-7
- Released
- May 15, 2007
- Added to the catalogue
- April 11, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gnuwin32.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- GnuWin32.Patch
- Scoop package
- main/patch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Patch safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 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 Patch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Patch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
