SoX is the Swiss Army Knife of sound processing utilities.
Publisher’s description
What is SoX?
SoX is an open-source program for Windows from Chris Bagwell, et al..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 2.7 MB. 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 (2.7 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: SoX is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is SoX safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; 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:
8072CC147CF1A3B3713B8B97D6844BB9389E211AB9E1101E432193FAD6AE6662· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.4.2Latest | February 22, 2015 | 2.7 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChrisBagwell.SoX -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chris Bagwell, et al.
- Licence
- LGPLv2, GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 14.4.2
- Released
- February 22, 2015
- Added to the catalogue
- July 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- ChrisBagwell.SoX
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoX free?
Yes. SoX is open-source software under the LGPLv2, GPLv2 licence.
Is SoX safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 SoX 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 SoX 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 SoX without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.