Lightweight CAT tool
Publisher’s description
What is Phrase?
Phrase by Phrase is proprietary Windows software in the translation & ocr category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 129.6 MB. 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 26.3.1, released on April 28, 2026. The version history goes back to November 7, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .mxliff. Similar programs include Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine and DeepL.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Phrase is a translation & ocr tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Phrase safe to download?
- The file is served by download.memsource.com; 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:
AC5EFF124546931394F87625F6F8F16E6A72245676EEB832876F63E7D44B9AEE· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3.1Latest | April 28, 2026 | 129.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.2.1 | January 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.9.0 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.7.0 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Phrase.Phrase -ePhrase-26.3.1-windows.exe --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui noneRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Phrase
- Category
- Translation & OCR
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 26.3.1
- Released
- April 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 7, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- phrase.com
- winget ID
- Phrase.Phrase
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phrase free?
Phrase 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 Phrase safe to download?
The download comes from download.memsource.com; 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 Phrase 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 Phrase be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Phrase 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 Phrase?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 7, 2025.
Can I use Phrase without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Phrase?
Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine, DeepL, OmegaT and goldendict-ng. The alternatives page compares them.
