Tinta is a fast, lightweight markdown viewer and reader for Windows,
built with Direct2D and DirectWrite for hardware-accelerated rendering.
A single native executable of about 2.5 MB that starts in under 100 ms -
no Electron, no web engine, no installer. Features review annotations with a copy-for-agent loop, plain-text file references with mouse back and forward navigation, rendered link previews on hover, export to HTML, DOCX
and PDF plus optional Pandoc export to EPUB, ODT, PPTX, RTF and LaTeX, a Win11-style tabbed interface with drag and drop, session
restore and a tab context menu, an icon menu for file actions and settings,
full file-path copying, cross-document heading links, local PDF links, configurable frontmatter with opt-in created/updated
timestamps, footnotes with HTML/DOCX support, individual H1-H6 and highlight
colors, expanded syntax highlighting, resizable Contents through H6 and a
resizable file browser, separate inline-code theme colors, native LaTeX
math with matrices, cases, aligned equations and equation-local macros, native rendering for
twenty-two Mermaid diagram families (flowcharts with subgraphs, sequence,
class, state, ER, C4, requirement, architecture, block, sankey, packet,
kanban, treemap, radar, pie, git graphs, gantt, mindmaps, timelines,
journeys, quadrant and xy charts), custom themes with a built-in editor,
shortcut profiles, a UI in seven languages, first-class CJK text layout,
glyph-precise text selection, a table of contents and folder browser that
can be pinned open beside the document, full-text search, zoom, a start
page with recent files, and a unified editor whose rendered page floats
beside the source with live diagram preview, click-to-edit tables, and a full-width preview of unsaved edits.
Publisher’s description
What is Tinta?
Tinta by oipoistar is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.7.4, released on September 22, 2026. The version history goes back to July 8, 2026: 25 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (oipoistar/tinta) has 235 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, lightweight markdown viewer & reader for Windows. Native C++ with Direct2D — <5MB binary, <100ms startup, no Electron. 10 themes, TOC, search, edit mode.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Tinta is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Tinta 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:
494EB39D8709ADE5222F35AE28E47F4A5A13D6FD6187222D9A98038ACE7A7A17· 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 25 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7.4Latest | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.7.3 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.7.2 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.7.1 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.7.0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.6.7 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.5.6 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 3.5.5 | August 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id oipoistar.Tinta -escoop install extras/tintaProgram files (.exe): tinta.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- oipoistar
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oipoistar/tinta
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.7.4
- Released
- September 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 25
- GitHub stars
- 235
- GitHub forks
- 34
- Website
- tinta.cc
- winget ID
- oipoistar.Tinta
- Scoop package
- extras/tinta
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tinta free?
Yes. Tinta is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Tinta 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 Tinta 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 Tinta 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 Tinta?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 8, 2026.
Can I use Tinta without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Tinta?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
