Strings scans the file you pass it for UNICODE (or ASCII) strings of a default length of 3 or more UNICODE (or ASCII) characters.
Publisher’s description
What is Strings?
Strings is a proprietary program for Windows from Sysinternals.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 547 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (547 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: Strings is a Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Strings safe to download?
- The file is served by download.sysinternals.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B1A0A3DC5F639AF1C98AE5832676727646EB3D543640E65E310DFF747E733A25· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.54Latest | June 22, 2021 | 547 KB | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings -eProgram files (.exe): strings.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sysinternals
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.54
- Released
- June 22, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- September 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Strings free?
Strings 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 Strings safe to download?
The download comes from download.sysinternals.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 Strings 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 Strings run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Strings without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
