This is an unofficial reimplementation of Linux Mint's file sharing tool Warpinator for Windows 7-10.
Publisher’s description
What is Warpinator?
Warpinator is an open-source ftp & file transfer program for Windows from slowscript. It ranks 49th by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue. It is written in C#. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1, released on December 29, 2025. 7 versions are listed since April 24, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (slowscript/warpinator-windows) has 301 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and magic-wormhole.
Project description on GitHub: “An unofficial implementation of Warpinator for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Warpinator is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- An easy-to-use graphical interface.
- Automatic discovery of devices on your network.
- Fully secure and encrypted connections between devices.
- Multiple simultaneous transfers.
- Optional data compression.
- Grouping of devices using a shared key, with multiple groups possible on the same network.
- Manual connections for restricted network environments.
AppStream · Flathub
Is Warpinator 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:
548FFFAF8CEE9C893F2B4382F68FF84FACC50E6DB1196B4193FF21BA3742F1F5· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 3 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | December 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0 | November 13, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.4.1 | November 25, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.4 | October 28, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3 | April 24, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2 | April 24, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1 | April 24, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id slowscript.Warpinator -ewarpinator-setup_1.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.x.WarpinatorInformation
- Publisher
- slowscript
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/slowscript/warpinator-windows
- Written in
- C#
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- December 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- GitHub stars
- 301
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- slowscript.Warpinator
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Warpinator free?
Yes. Warpinator is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Warpinator 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 Warpinator 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 Warpinator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Warpinator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Warpinator?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2023.
What are alternatives to Warpinator?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, magic-wormhole, Far Manager 3 and SABnzbd. The alternatives page compares them.
