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WinMerge is an open source differencing and merging tool for Windows.
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 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactInstall details for WinMerge
- Architectures
- x64, arm64, x86
- Install scope
- Machine-wide, Per-user
- Installer format
- INNO
- Versions in winget-pkgs
- 32
- •Inno Setup installer: winget passes Inno Setup's silent switches.
32 versions of WinMerge are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 2.16.58.2. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.
Released: August 2026
Description
WinMerge is an open source differencing and merging tool for Windows. WinMerge can compare files and folders, presenting differences in a visual format that is easy to understand and manipulate.
WinMerge is available through winget as package ID WinMerge.WinMerge, with version 2.16.58.2. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.
winget commands for WinMerge
Install the latest version
winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactInstall a specific version (2.16.58.2)
winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact --version '2.16.58.2'Install for the current user only
winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact --scope userInstall for all users (machine scope)
winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact --scope machineInstall the arm64 build
winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact --architecture arm64Upgrade to the latest version
winget upgrade --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactUninstall
winget uninstall --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactPin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it
winget pin add --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactShow the package details winget sees
winget show --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exactWhy install it with winget
Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.
- •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
- •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
- •Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions
Good fit for
Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists
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Common questions
How do I install WinMerge with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.
How do I update WinMerge with winget?
Run winget upgrade --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.
How do I uninstall WinMerge with winget?
Run winget uninstall --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.
Does WinMerge 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 WinMerge without administrator rights?
Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'WinMerge.WinMerge' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.
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