Chisel

Chisel 1.12.0

Lossless file optimizer and re-compressor

Download for Windows

About Chisel

Lossless file optimizer and re-compressor

Technical details

PublisherSnesnopic
Version1.12.0
Release date2026-10-09
LicenseMIT
Installer typezip
Architecturex64, arm64, x86
Package IDSnesnopic.Chisel

Install Chisel from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Snesnopic.Chisel -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Snesnopic.Chisel -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Snesnopic.Chisel -e

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Chisel version history

1.11.0 Sep 14, 2026
1.10.0 Aug 16, 2026
1.9.0 Jul 13, 2026

Other versions

  • 1.8.0
  • 1.7.0
  • 1.6.0
  • 1.5.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Chisel free?

Yes. Chisel is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of Chisel?

The latest version is 1.12.0, released on Oct 9, 2026.

Is it safe to download Chisel?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 64c5448c799a0e871a36cd99eab0a13e422584781aeb59e739c83d7d0dd1d12b.

Which Windows versions does Chisel support?

Chisel runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64, 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I uninstall Chisel?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Chisel and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Snesnopic.Chisel -e.

Is there a portable version of Chisel?

Yes. Chisel is available as a portable ZIP archive (chsl-windows-x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.