RootsMagic is the award-winning genealogy and family tree software designed to help users discover, document, and share their family history with ease. It allows you to start from scratch or import existing trees, integrate records from FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast, and keep notes, photos, health details, and DNA matches organized in one place.
Publisher’s description
What is RootsMagic 5?
RootsMagic 5 is a proprietary program for Windows from RootsMagic, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 25.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .rmg, .rmgb, .rmgc, .rmbackup and .rmtree.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: RootsMagic 5 is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RootsMagic 5 safe to download?
- The file is served by files.rootsmagic.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F8DE1F479D89548DB07046C3439647F0E6C8A97C1AEE1BC5FC5D39FC4FB2B799· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.4.1Latest | August 27, 2025 | 25.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -eRM5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RootsMagic, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.0.4.1
- Released
- August 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- rootsmagic.com
- winget ID
- RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5
File types it opens (5)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RootsMagic 5 free?
RootsMagic 5 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 RootsMagic 5 safe to download?
The download comes from files.rootsmagic.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 RootsMagic 5 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 RootsMagic 5 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RootsMagic 5 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.