msi2xml

by Daniel Gehrigerv2.2.1.957

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A Windows Installer Database To XML Bi-Directional Converter.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id DanielGehriger.MSI2XML --exact --version 2.2.1.957

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for msi2xml

msi2xml uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i installer.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for msi2xml →

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About

The command line tool msi2xml converts Windows Installer Databases (.msi) to text based XML files. The complementary tool xml2msi reconstructs the .msi from the XML file.

Installers · v2.2.1.957

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for msi2xml.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install msi2xml on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id DanielGehriger.MSI2XML --exact --version 2.2.1.957. winget downloads the installer from Daniel Gehriger and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install msi2xml silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id DanielGehriger.MSI2XML --exact 2.2.1.957 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for msi2xml?

msi2xml uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i installer.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall msi2xml via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id DanielGehriger.MSI2XML --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from msi2xml's Apps & Features entry.

Is msi2xml free?

msi2xml is distributed under GPL-2.0 & MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://sourceforge.net/projects/msi2xml/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does msi2xml work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls msi2xml directly from the publisher.

How do I keep msi2xml up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id DanielGehriger.MSI2XML --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of msi2xml from microsoft/winget-pkgs.