The ZipInstaller utility installs and uninstalls applications and utilities that do not provide an internal installation program. It automatically extracts all files from the Zip file, copies them to the destination folder you select, creates shortcuts in the start menu and in your desktop, and adds an uninstall module to allow you to automatically remove the software in the future.
This utility was originally developed to install the utilities in NirSoft Web site, but you can use it for installing utilities and applications from other sources, like the utilities provided in SysInternal Web site, Funduc Software, and many others.
Generally, this utility can install properly almost any software compressed in Zip files that doesn't provide an install/uninstall module.
Publisher’s description
What is ZipInstaller?
ZipInstaller by NirSoft is free Windows software in the package managers & updaters category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 70 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,650 times. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (70 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: ZipInstaller is a free package managers & updater tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ZipInstaller safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5F086A0DC689217026F06111327AE5A7D9BAAA250322B84FF9DDA2C74F3DE788· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21Latest | July 20, 2004 | 70 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.ZipInstaller -echoco install zipinst -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.21
- Released
- July 20, 2004
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,650
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.ZipInstaller
- Chocolatey package
- zipinst
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZipInstaller free?
Yes. ZipInstaller is free to use.
Is ZipInstaller safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, 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 ZipInstaller 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 ZipInstaller run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ZipInstaller without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ZipInstaller?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
