QuickPar is a computer program that creates parchives used as verification and recovery information for a file or group of files, and uses the recovery information, if available, to attempt to reconstruct the originals from the damaged files and the PAR volumes.
Designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system, in the past it was often used to recover damaged or missing files that have been downloaded through Usenet. QuickPar may also be used under Linux via Wine.
There are two main versions of PAR files: PAR and PAR2. The PAR2 file format lifts many of its previous restrictions. QuickPar is freeware but not open-source. It uses the Reed-Solomon error correction algorithm internally to create the error correcting information.
Since QuickPar hasn't been updated in 22 years, it is considered abandonware.
Currently, MultiPar is accepted as the software that replaces QuickPar. MultiPar is actively being developed by Yutaka Sawada.
What is QuickPar?
QuickPar is a proprietary backup & recovery program for Windows from Peter B. Clements. It ranks 26th by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2003.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,253 times. Similar programs include restic, Recuva and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Mature project (since 2003)
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: QuickPar is a backup & recovery tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QuickPar safe to download?
- The file is served by download.quickpar.org.uk, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
074A9F11057821228BFCC9531B2921D482BB76BFD70A29FDA53B36C71C12E8E1· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9Latest | June 9, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PeterBClements.QuickPar -echoco install QuickPar -yQuickPar-0.9.1.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Peter B. Clements
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Copyright © 2003 Peter B. Clements.
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.9
- Released
- June 9, 2021
- First release
- 2003
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,253
- Website
- quickpar.org.uk
- winget ID
- PeterBClements.QuickPar
- Chocolatey package
- QuickPar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuickPar free?
QuickPar is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright © 2003 Peter B. Clements.). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is QuickPar safe to download?
The download comes from download.quickpar.org.uk, 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 QuickPar 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 QuickPar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does QuickPar support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does QuickPar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to QuickPar?
restic, Recuva, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, UrBackup Client and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
