"RisohEditor" is a free resource editor for Win32 development, created by Katayama Hirofumi MZ.
RisohEditor realized the ideal of resource editor. "Risoh" means "ideal" in Japanese.
RisohEditor can add, edit, extract, clone and remove the resource data in EXE/DLL/RC/RES files.
You can edit Windows resources (Dialogs, Menus, Icons, Cursors, String Tables, Message Tables etc.) by using RisohEditor.
Publisher’s description
What is RisohEditor?
RisohEditor by Katayama Hirofumi MZ is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.2.2, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to January 17, 2022: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (katahiromz/RisohEditor) has 526 stars. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .exe, .scr, .dll, .rc and .res. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “Another free Win32 resource editor”
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: RisohEditor is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RisohEditor 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:
A4090AA0BEA1AC6233E4FFA5CC8CA6C1B2688AA66C3D03F5639A76F06C1D1593· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 5 years · about 4.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.2Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.2.1 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.2.0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.1.9 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 6.1.8 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 6.1.7 | August 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 6.1.6 | August 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 6.1.5 | August 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id katahiromz.RisohEditor -eRisohEditor-6.2.2-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Katayama Hirofumi MZ
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/katahiromz/RisohEditor
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 6.2.2
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 27, 2022
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 4.9
- GitHub stars
- 526
- GitHub forks
- 62
- Website
- katahiromz.web.fc2.com
- winget ID
- katahiromz.RisohEditor
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is RisohEditor free?
Yes. RisohEditor is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is RisohEditor 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 RisohEditor 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 RisohEditor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RisohEditor 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.
Where can I download an older version of RisohEditor?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 17, 2022.
What are alternatives to RisohEditor?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
