A User-Focused Photo & File Management System
Publisher’s description
What is TagStudio?
TagStudio is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from TagStudioDev. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.6.3, released on August 15, 2026. 2 versions are listed since March 31, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TagStudioDev/TagStudio) has 7,252 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “A User-Focused Photo & File Management System”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: TagStudio is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is TagStudio safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
79363103C1BF1AC60A0F61E8181E0B00D4430627A3E72B9050A727E635E15480· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6.3Latest | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 9.5.2 | March 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TagStudioDev.TagStudio -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TagStudioDev
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TagStudioDev/TagStudio
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 9.6.3
- Released
- August 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 1, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- GitHub stars
- 7,252
- GitHub forks
- 468
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TagStudioDev.TagStudio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TagStudio free?
Yes. TagStudio is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is TagStudio safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 TagStudio 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 TagStudio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TagStudio?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2025.
Can I use TagStudio without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to TagStudio?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
