WinMerge
by Marcel Gosselin and contributors
- Version
- 2.16.58.2
- Size
- 130 MB
- Updated
- Publisher
- Marcel Gosselin and contributors
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Files
- 8
WinMerge screenshots
About WinMerge
Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories
WinMerge is a Windows tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories. It is highly useful for determining what has changed between file versions, and then merging those changes. WinMerge has Unicode support, Flexible syntax coloring editor, Visual SourceSafe integration, and Windows Shell integration. Regexp filtering for filenames and lines. Side-by-side line difference and highlights differences inside lines. A file map shows the overall file differences in a location pane. The user interface is translated into several languages.
At a glance
WinMerge is a open source developer tools app published by Marcel Gosselin and contributors (winmerge.org). Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories
SOFTGIT offers 8 files for WinMerge covering Windows, 130 MB in total. The version listed is v2.16.58.2, last updated on August 27, 2026.
WinMerge belongs to the Developer Tools category, alongside Subtitle Edit, GnuWin, Candle. Browse related apps below to compare alternatives.
Download WinMerge v2.16.58.2
| File | SHA-256 | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinMerge-2.16.58.2-ARM64-Setup.exeEXEWindows | Listed on SourceForge | 17 MB | Download |
| winmerge-2.16.58.2-exe.zipZIP | Listed on SourceForge | 22 MB | Download |
| winmerge-2.16.58.2-pdb.7z7Z | Listed on SourceForge | 8.7 MB | Download |
| WinMerge-2.16.58.2-Setup.exeEXEWindows | Listed on SourceForge | 16 MB | Download |
| winmerge-2.16.58.2-x64-exe.zipZIP | Listed on SourceForge | 23 MB | Download |
| winmerge-2.16.58.2-x64-pdb.7z7Z | Listed on SourceForge | 10 MB | Download |
| WinMerge-2.16.58.2-x64-PerUser-Setup.exeEXEWindows | Listed on SourceForge | 16 MB | Download |
| WinMerge-2.16.58.2-x64-Setup.exeEXEWindows | 26f794838bc4e545d7b9f36dc8beeb5a65a12bd4627fa3b4fe87068abef925b0 |
16 MB | Download |
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Source: sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge. The Download button opens the official SourceForge download; the file is not hosted here.
WinMerge system requirements
- Operating system
- Windows
- License
- GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)
- Written in
- C++
- Download size
- 16 MB (WinMerge-2.16.58.2-x64-Setup.exe)
- Project page
- sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge
WinMerge FAQ
Is WinMerge free and open source?
WinMerge is distributed under GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2) according to SourceForge. You can download it free of charge.
Which operating systems does WinMerge support?
SourceForge lists Windows for WinMerge.
Where does the WinMerge download come from?
The Download button takes you to the official SourceForge download for WinMerge (sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge). SOFTGIT does not modify or re-host the file.
What is WinMerge written in?
SourceForge lists C++.
Is WinMerge free to download?
Yes. WinMerge is listed as “Open Source” and the download from SOFTGIT is free of charge.
How do I download WinMerge?
Open the “Download” section on this page and press Download. You are taken to the official SourceForge download for WinMerge; the file itself is hosted by SourceForge.
Is WinMerge safe to install?
SOFTGIT links to the files exactly as published on the official SourceForge project page (sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge). Nothing is repackaged or wrapped. Compare the checksum shown on this page, where available, with the downloaded file.
Which platforms does WinMerge support?
The files listed here target Windows.
How big is the WinMerge download?
All files together are 130 MB.
Who makes WinMerge?
WinMerge is developed by Marcel Gosselin and contributors (http://winmerge.org).
What is the latest version of WinMerge?
The latest version listed on SOFTGIT is v2.16.58.2, updated on August 27, 2026.
Provenance
- Publisher
- Marcel Gosselin and contributors
- Source
- winmerge.org
- Last check
- 1 month ago
- License
- GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)
- Imported from
- Source: sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge
