TSDuck, the MPEG Transport Stream Toolkit, provides some simple utilities to
process MPEG Transport Streams (TS), either as recorded files or live streams.
Publisher’s description
What is TSDuck?
TSDuck by TSDuck is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.45-4798, released on September 12, 2026. The version history goes back to September 26, 2023: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tsduck/tsduck) has 1,092 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “MPEG Transport Stream Toolkit ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TSDuck is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TSDuck 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:
D1D1DAE29E82D9C9DDE8380FD562D2995E6CB702706031FA9574EBC06092BC57· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the tsduck/tsduck repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- Static code analysis10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›11 versions over 3 years · about 3.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.45-4798Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.44-4676 | May 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.43-4549 | January 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.42-4421 | August 23, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.41-4299 | May 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.40-4165 | February 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.39-3956 | November 16, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.38-3822 | August 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TSDuck.TSDuck -eTSDuck-Win64-3.45-4798.exe /S /all=trueProgram files (.exe): tsanalyze.exe, tsp.exe, tsswitch.exe, tstables.exe, tsversion.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install tsduckInformation
- Publisher
- TSDuck
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- BSD
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tsduck/tsduck
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.45-4798
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 26, 2023
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 3.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,092
- GitHub forks
- 242
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TSDuck.TSDuck
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TSDuck free?
Yes. TSDuck is open-source software under the BSD licence.
Is TSDuck 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 TSDuck 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 TSDuck be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TSDuck run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of TSDuck?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 26, 2023.
What are alternatives to TSDuck?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
