A tool to handle any HID device. It is intended to aid in the development of HID devices or exploring unknown HID devices.
Publisher’s description
What is SimpleHIDWrite3?
SimpleHIDWrite3 by benbaker76 is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 474 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (474 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: SimpleHIDWrite3 is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is SimpleHIDWrite3 safe to download?
- The file is served by raw.github.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6604DB1D82F45D357D9B393F0E3EBBCBBFE2E91E0AC4C26D525B51AF098BC546· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Latest | August 19, 2020 | 474 KB | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id benbaker76.SimpleHIDWrite3 -eProgram files (.exe): simplehidwrite.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- benbaker76
- Licence
- Mozilla Public License 1.1
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1
- Released
- August 19, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- baker76.com
- winget ID
- benbaker76.SimpleHIDWrite3
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimpleHIDWrite3 free?
Yes. SimpleHIDWrite3 is open-source software under the Mozilla Public License 1.1 licence.
Is SimpleHIDWrite3 safe to download?
The download comes from raw.github.com; 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 SimpleHIDWrite3 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 SimpleHIDWrite3 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SimpleHIDWrite3 without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.