Software for listening to terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB and DAB+).
Publisher’s description
What is Qt-DAB?
Qt-DAB is an open-source program for Windows from JvanKatwijk. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.9.6, released on January 3, 2026. 3 versions are listed since July 26, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JvanKatwijk/qt-dab) has 362 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Qt-DAB, a general software DAB (DAB+) decoder with a (slight) focus on showing the signal”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Qt-DAB is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Qt-DAB 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:
395FF6407D7404D4C08D7A287A9991456F891A3A000B779E898E36C4BE80CD98· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9.6Latest | January 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.5 | February 27, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.4 | July 26, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JvanKatwijk.Qt-DAB -esetup-qt-dab64-6.9.6-avx2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JvanKatwijk
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JvanKatwijk/qt-dab
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.9.6
- Released
- January 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 26, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- GitHub stars
- 362
- GitHub forks
- 71
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JvanKatwijk.Qt-DAB
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Qt-DAB free?
Yes. Qt-DAB is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Qt-DAB 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 Qt-DAB 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 Qt-DAB be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Qt-DAB run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Qt-DAB?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 26, 2023.
