A modern & simple audio converter for video files
Publisher’s description
What is Recode Converter?
Recode Converter is an open-source media converter program for Windows from murgatt. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.1, released on March 9, 2026. 5 versions are listed since November 28, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (murgatt/recode-converter) has 52 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple, modern audio codec converter for video files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Recode Converter is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Recode Converter 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:
E574FB522DABABAE887966A50B05C57A028CF474B4C0621AB144B17AEF9D5982· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 5 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | March 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.11 | March 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.10 | February 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.5 | May 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.0 | November 28, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id murgatt.recode-converter -eRecode-Converter-Windows-2.1.1-Setup.exe /Smsiexec /x {0E7C2196-9A3E-561D-A7F0-A767E56DF036} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- murgatt
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/murgatt/recode-converter
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- March 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- GitHub stars
- 52
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- murgatt.recode-converter
- MSI product code
- {0E7C2196-9A3E-561D-A7F0-A767E56DF036}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Recode Converter free?
Yes. Recode Converter is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Recode Converter 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 Recode Converter 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 Recode Converter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Recode Converter 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 Recode Converter?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 28, 2020.
What are alternatives to Recode Converter?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
