TrID

by Marco Pontellov2.47

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A utility designed to identify file types from their binary signatures. While there are similar utilities with hard coded logic, TrID has no fixed rules. Instead, it's extensible and can be trained to recognize new formats in a fast and automatic way.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id MarcoPontello.TrID --exact --version 2.47

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

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Installers · v2.47

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		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 TrID.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install TrID on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id MarcoPontello.TrID --exact --version 2.47. winget downloads the installer from Marco Pontello and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install TrID silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id MarcoPontello.TrID --exact 2.47 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall TrID via winget?

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

Is TrID free?

TrID is distributed under Proprietary (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://www.mark0.net/soft-trid-e.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does TrID 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 TrID directly from the publisher.

How do I keep TrID up to date?

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