clang-format.exe: which program is it?
clang-format.exe is a program file that 5 Windows programs install, the best known being LLVM. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 LLVM | LLVM | 23.1.4 | — |
 LLVM MinGW (UCRT runtime) | Martin Storsjö | 23.1.4-20261020 | — |
 LLVM MinGW (MSVCRT runtime) | Martin Storsjö | 23.1.3-20261006 | — |
 WinLibs (POSIX threads, MSVCRT runtime, LLVM included) | Brecht Sanders | 14.2.0-19.1.7-12.0.0-r3 | — |
 WinLibs (POSIX threads, UCRT runtime, LLVM included) | Brecht Sanders | 14.2.0-19.1.1-12.0.0-r2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is clang-format.exe safe?
clang-format.exe is a normal part of LLVM when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is clang-format.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove clang-format.exe?
Uninstall LLVM through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes clang-format.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.