Raven Annotate is a free tool for annotation, review, measurement, and analysis of audio data. It is designed to replace work previously done in Raven Pro and supports rapid sound-event annotation and review.
Publisher’s description
What is Raven Annotate?
Raven Annotate is an open-source program for Windows from Cornell University.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 99.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.1, released on October 2, 2026. 2 versions are listed since July 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .ravensignal, .raventable and .ravenpreset.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Raven Annotate is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Raven Annotate safe to download?
- The file is served by updates.ravensoundsoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
661BF1B1BD100775D19BC1F2764B6D7886C9E22DB7612620CF8E3048C44511A8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1Latest | October 2, 2026 | 99.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.7.1 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenAnnotate -eRaven-Annotate-1.8.1.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {E1DE0B6D-0C8A-349D-8C7F-97BCEF7246E3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cornell University
- Licence
- CC-BY-SA-4.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- ravensoundsoftware.com
- winget ID
- CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenAnnotate
- MSI product code
- {E1DE0B6D-0C8A-349D-8C7F-97BCEF7246E3}
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raven Annotate free?
Yes. Raven Annotate is open-source software under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 licence.
Is Raven Annotate safe to download?
The download comes from updates.ravensoundsoftware.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 Raven Annotate 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 Raven Annotate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Raven Annotate 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 Raven Annotate?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2026.