REAPER (Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording) is a digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer, and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows (XP and newer), macOS (10.5 and newer), and Linux. REAPER is capable of processing industry-standard audio and video media formats and is a compatible host for 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in formats such as VST and AU.
REAPER development is led by Justin Frankel, who also created Winamp and the Gnutella peer-to-peer file sharing network. A preview was released in 2005 and the first official shareware release was in August 2006, with a download size of only 2MB and a "huge feature set, incredibly low price and surface simplicity".
Version 2.0 (October 2007) included a more sophisticated user interface, an extended mixer, and the ability to save and load screen layouts. This update also added the Zplane Elastique 2 algorithms for enhanced time-stretching and pitch shifting, supported Windows and Mac OS, and remained compact enough to run off a USB memory stick.
What is REAPER?
REAPER is a proprietary audio editors & daw program for Windows from Cockos Incorporated (developed by Cockos). It ranks 5th by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue. It is written in C and C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 18.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs 5.1.0.0 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.83, released on October 24, 2026. 145 versions are listed since May 15, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 26 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 132,529 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 16 of our languages. Similar programs include Audacity, MuseScore and LMMS.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 26 a year)
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: REAPER is an audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is REAPER safe to download?
- The file is served by reaper.fm, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A1F0EA602806145C2648F7F678974BDA35304B178D29CF72D8255B7218A5E0C8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 27, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 145 versions ›145 versions over 6 years · about 26 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.83Latest | October 24, 2026 | 18.4 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 7.82 | October 5, 2026 | 17.2 MB | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 7.81 | September 28, 2026 | 17.2 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 7.80 | September 13, 2026 | 17.1 MB | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 7.79 | August 17, 2026 | 17.1 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 7.78 | July 18, 2026 | 17.1 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 7.77 | July 7, 2026 | 17.0 MB | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 7.76 | June 29, 2026 | 17.0 MB | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Cockos.REAPER -echoco install reaper -yscoop install extras/reaperreaper783_x64-install.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask reaperflatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperInformation
- Publisher
- Cockos Incorporated
- Developer
- Cockos
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C and C++
- Content rating
- 12+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (5.1.0.0+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 7.83
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 14, 2021
- Versions listed
- 145
- Updates / year
- 25.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 132,529
- Website
- reaper.fm
- winget ID
- Cockos.REAPER
- Chocolatey package
- reaper
- Scoop package
- extras/reaper
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is REAPER free?
REAPER 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 REAPER safe to download?
The download comes from reaper.fm, 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 REAPER 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 REAPER be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does REAPER support?
The installer requires 5.1.0.0 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does REAPER run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of REAPER?
The versions page lists all 145 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 15, 2021.
What are alternatives to REAPER?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, Bespoke Synth and Bitwig Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
