TortoiseGit is a Git revision control client, implemented as a Windows shell extension and based on TortoiseSVN. It is free software released under the GNU General Public License.
In Windows Explorer, besides showing context menu items for Git commands, TortoiseGit provides icon overlays that indicate the status of Git working trees and files.
It also comes with the TortoiseGitMerge utility to visually compare two files and resolve conflicts.
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What is TortoiseGit?
TortoiseGit by TortoiseGit is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 14th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2008. It is written in C++ and C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1607 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.19.1.0, released on June 27, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,104,567 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 9 of our languages. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Git Extensions.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2008)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TortoiseGit is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is TortoiseGit safe to download?
- The file is served by download.tortoisegit.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E07EBF37063023D96DC8509A5D69FFA52D316CDA8FEEA08BEDDAD4B9818E7BE5· 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.19.1.0Latest | June 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.19.0 | June 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.18.0.1 | December 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.18.0.0 | November 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.17.0.2 | November 1, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.17.0.0 | October 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.16.0.0 | May 2, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.15.0.0 | October 6, 2023 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TortoiseGit.TortoiseGit -echoco install TortoiseGit -ymsiexec /i TortoiseGit-2.19.1.0-64bit.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8707B9CA-B2A7-4320-A26E-113278F773EC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TortoiseGit
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.com
- Written in
- C++ and C
- Interface languages
- English
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1607+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.19.1.0
- Released
- June 27, 2026
- First release
- 2008
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,104,567
- Website
- tortoisegit.org
- winget ID
- TortoiseGit.TortoiseGit
- Chocolatey package
- TortoiseGit
- MSI product code
- {8707B9CA-B2A7-4320-A26E-113278F773EC}
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Frequently asked questions
Is TortoiseGit free?
Yes. TortoiseGit is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is TortoiseGit safe to download?
The download comes from download.tortoisegit.org, 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 TortoiseGit 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.
Can TortoiseGit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does TortoiseGit support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1607 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does TortoiseGit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of TortoiseGit?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to TortoiseGit?
Git, GitHub CLI, Git Extensions, Mercurial and GitTools GitVersion. The alternatives page compares them.
