WeblocOpener is a simple way to open, create and edit Apple .webloc files on Windows. It can convert between .webloc, .url and .desktop shortcuts, and .webarchive to .html.
Publisher’s description
What is WeblocOpener?
WeblocOpener is an open-source media converter program for Windows from benchdoos. It is written in Inno Setup.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (benchdoos/WeblocOpener) has 49 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “WeblocOpener is a simple way to open, edit, create MacOS Safari .webloc files on Windows and Debian GNU/Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: WeblocOpener is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WeblocOpener 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:
FEF503B9F03584CCC4CDBD92BAE67943B2A00CA07C4229AEFB019637F7A5A007· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.2Latest | October 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EugeneZrazhevsky.WeblocOpener -eWeblocOpenerSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- benchdoos
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/benchdoos/WeblocOpener
- Written in
- Inno Setup
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.2
- Released
- October 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 49
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EugeneZrazhevsky.WeblocOpener
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WeblocOpener free?
Yes. WeblocOpener is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is WeblocOpener 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 WeblocOpener 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 WeblocOpener be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WeblocOpener run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to WeblocOpener?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
