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

Current version: v0.2.7 (March 2026)

Windows

Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

MSI Installer (.msi)Recommended
Portable (.zip)
PortableApps (.paf.exe)

macOS

macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

Apple Silicon (.tar.gz)
M1/M2/M3/M4 • 2020+
Intel (.tar.gz)
Intel Core • 2019 & earlier

Linux

Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 35+, or equivalent

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)
Fedora/RHEL (.rpm)
Tarball (.tar.gz)

Nix / NixOS

x86_64 & aarch64 on Linux and macOS 

# Run directly
nix run github:OlaProeis/Ferrite

# Build locally
nix build github:OlaProeis/Ferrite

# Development shell
nix develop github:OlaProeis/Ferrite

Official flake.nix for reproducible builds. Also supports declarative NixOS and Home Manager usage. See the GitHub repo for full documentation.

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
PortableApps.com Format:
  1. Download the .paf.exe installer
  2. Run it inside your PortableApps.com platform folder
  3. No registry writes, no AppData — everything stays portable

Note: Ferrite is code-signed since v0.2.6.1. You should not see SmartScreen warnings on current versions.

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
Nix/NixOS:
# Run directly
nix run github:OlaProeis/Ferrite

# Or add to your flake inputs
nix build github:OlaProeis/Ferrite

Supports x86_64 and aarch64 on Linux and macOS. See the flake documentation for declarative NixOS/Home Manager usage.

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.

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