ResourcesExtract is a small utility that scans dll/ocx/exe files and extract all resources (bitmaps, icons, cursors, AVI movies, HTML files, and more...) stored in them into the folder that you specify.
You can use ResourcesExtract in user interface mode, or alternatively, you can run ResourcesExtract in command-line mode without displaying any user interface.
Publisher’s description
What is ResourcesExtract?
ResourcesExtract is a free program for Windows from NirSoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 38 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (38 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ResourcesExtract is a free Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ResourcesExtract safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C68E2EBDA348D67BBF92D45FB423038E9413E24B531FC5C50AA663B17DBCCBB5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18Latest | April 15, 2014 | 38 KB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.ResourcesExtract -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.18
- Released
- April 15, 2014
- Added to the catalogue
- August 28, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.ResourcesExtract
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Frequently asked questions
Is ResourcesExtract free?
Yes. ResourcesExtract is free to use.
Is ResourcesExtract safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, 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 ResourcesExtract 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 ResourcesExtract run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ResourcesExtract without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
