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Download Ferrite

Free, open source, and available for all major platforms.

Current version: v0.2.5.1 (January 2026)

Installation Instructions

Windows

MSI Installer (Recommended):
  1. Download the .msi file
  2. Run the installer - Ferrite will be added to Start Menu
  3. Uninstall via Windows Settings when needed
Portable Version:
  1. Download ferrite-portable-windows-x64.zip
  2. Extract to a folder or USB drive
  3. All settings are stored in the portable folder next to the executable

Note: Windows may show a SmartScreen warning. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed.

macOS

Which version do I need?

Click the Apple menu () → About This Mac:

  • Apple Silicon — Shows "Chip" with M1, M2, M3, or M4
  • Intel — Shows "Processor" with Intel Core
Extract and run:
tar -xzf ferrite-macos-arm64.tar.gz
./ferrite

First launch: You may need to right-click and select "Open" or allow it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

Linux

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb):
sudo apt install ./ferrite-editor_amd64.deb
Fedora/RHEL/CentOS (.rpm):
sudo dnf install ./ferrite-editor.x86_64.rpm
Tarball (.tar.gz):
tar -xzf ferrite-linux-x64.tar.gz
./ferrite
Arch Linux (AUR):
yay -Sy ferrite-bin

Verify Your Download

SHA256 checksums are available on the GitHub releases page for each version.

To verify your download, compare the SHA256 hash of your downloaded file with the checksums published on GitHub.