A library for playback of various streamed audio formats used in video games.
Publisher’s description
What is vgmstream?
vgmstream by vgmstream is proprietary Windows software. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (vgmstream/vgmstream) has 2,300 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “vgmstream - A library for playback of various streamed audio formats used in video games.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: vgmstream is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is vgmstream 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:
ACE860D496266429D3EDDAF67957BD619413D4793B16669A8817EA78085734D6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 vgmstream/vgmstream repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Security policy4
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- No binaries in the repository0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| r2023Latest | May 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id vgmstream.vgmstream -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- vgmstream
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/vgmstream/vgmstream
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- r2023
- Released
- May 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,300
- GitHub forks
- 229
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- vgmstream.vgmstream
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is vgmstream free?
vgmstream 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 vgmstream 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 vgmstream 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 vgmstream run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use vgmstream without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.