A toolkit for RTMP streams with support for all forms of RTMP (rtmp, rtmpt, rtmpe, rtmpte, and rtmps).
Publisher’s description
What is rtmpdump?
rtmpdump is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 907 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,383 times. Similar programs include Sunshine, DistroAV and Streamlabs Desktop.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (907 KB)
In short: rtmpdump is an open-source live streaming tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is rtmpdump safe to download?
- The file is served by rtmpdump.mplayerhq.hu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6948AA372F04952D5675917C6CA2C7C0BF6B109DE21A4323ADC93247FFF0189F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3Latest | 907 KB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install RTMPDump -yscoop install main/rtmpdumpProgram files (.exe): rtmpdump.exe, rtmpgw.exe, rtmpsrv.exe, rtmpsuck.exe
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Also for other systems
brew install rtmpdumpInformation
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- git.ffmpeg.org
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.3
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,383
- Website
- rtmpdump.mplayerhq.hu
- Chocolatey package
- RTMPDump
- Scoop package
- main/rtmpdump
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Frequently asked questions
Is rtmpdump free?
Yes. rtmpdump is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is rtmpdump safe to download?
The download comes from rtmpdump.mplayerhq.hu, 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.
Does rtmpdump run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use rtmpdump without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to rtmpdump?
Sunshine, DistroAV, Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
