Telegram Desktop

A cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Publisher

Telegram FZ-LLC

Version

7.3.3Latest

License

GPL-3.0-only

Install details for Telegram Desktop

Architectures: x64, arm64, x86
Install scope: Per-user
Installer format: INNO, ZIP
Versions in winget-pkgs: 221

•Inno Setup installer: winget passes Inno Setup's silent switches.
•ZIP archive: winget extracts it and installs the nested installer or portable executable.

221 versions of Telegram Desktop are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 7.3.3. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

A cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.

Telegram Desktop is available through winget as package ID Telegram.TelegramDesktop, with version 7.3.3. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Telegram Desktop

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Install a specific version (7.3.3)

winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact --version '7.3.3'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact --scope user

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact

Why install it with winget

Choose the messaging and meeting apps your contacts use. Check sign-in requirements and restore the tools you need before your next call.

•Lets messaging and meeting tools live inside one repeatable setup command
•Useful after fresh installs and laptop replacements
•Pairs naturally with browsers, notes, and productivity apps

Good fit for

Work laptop setupPersonal messaging recoveryMeeting and collaboration installs

Explore related topics

Team chat and meetings

Package ID

Telegram.TelegramDesktop

Moniker

Homepagehttps://desktop.telegram.org/

Common questions

How do I install Telegram Desktop with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Telegram Desktop with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Telegram Desktop with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Telegram Desktop have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, x86, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install Telegram Desktop without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Telegram.TelegramDesktop' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.