QuickBMS uses a minimalistic GUI if the executable is double-clicked (launched normally) or from command-line if launched from the console, by using this second mode or a link to the executable it's possible to activate many useful and advanced options.
Features:
- open source and multiplatform, tested on Windows (even Win98) and GNU/Linux (x86 and PPC)
- works from both command-line and GUI (Windows only, just double-click on quickbms.exe)
- reimport and reimport2 modes for reinjecting the modified files back to the archives
- support for tons of encryption algorithms, even some proprietary ones
- support for tons of compression algorithms (over 700), even some proprietary ones
- support for tons of hashing algorithms
- support for other types of algorithms (like base64) and/or obfuscations (xor, rot and so on)
- support for calling DLLs and raw dumped functions with almost any known calling convention
- support for bits operation and switchable little/big endian
- simple and dynamic language that allows to make many operations reducing the percentage of archives and formats that can't be supported easily
- verbose option (-V) that displays all the needed details during reversing and testing of file formats
- HTML output (-H) that automatically applies colors and names to the fields parsed during the usage of the scripts: example for zip.bms on q3infoboom.zip
- possibility to use the tool as a blind scanner of compression, encryption and crc/checksum algorithms
- support for network sockets, SSL and http/https
- support for other alternative input/output interfaces like processes (included debugging and automatic breakpoint restoring), audio, video and Windows messages
- support for the visualization and creation of various types of data like x86 assembly, IP addresses, time_t, FILETIME, ClassID and more
- support for C-like structures and basic syntax for easy handling of file formats
- support for any command-line decompressor/decrypter/anything_else via the EXECUTE method (Comtype and Encryption commands)
- read and write operations
- quickbms_4gb_files.exe is a native 32bit program with all the variables set as 64bit useful in some situations
- planned future development that will cover more advanced features for reverse engineers and power users
- customizable CRC engine
- tons of scripts supporting hundreds of file formats and thousands of games
- experimental games localization (strings editing)
- creation of ISO images and ZIP archives as alternative outputs
- embedded C compiler to use C functions at runtime
- support for embedded Python and Lua scripts
- experimental IPC interfaces: named pipes, mailslot, web and dll
- support for the WCX packer plugins of Total Commander
Publisher’s description
What is QuickBMS?
QuickBMS by Luigi Auriemma is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: QuickBMS is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is QuickBMS safe to download?
- The file is served by aluigi.altervista.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B9D4F9EFB55692994CD42A491CFEA11F86E3375A618B9BD771583CE40DDB3828· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0Latest | August 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id aluigi.QuickBMS -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Luigi Auriemma
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.12.0
- Released
- August 24, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 7, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- aluigi.altervista.org
- winget ID
- aluigi.QuickBMS
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuickBMS free?
Yes. QuickBMS is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is QuickBMS safe to download?
The download comes from aluigi.altervista.org, 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 QuickBMS 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 QuickBMS 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 QuickBMS without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.