PortableApps.com - Open Source Release

Mixxx Portable 2.5.4 (virtual DJ mixer) Released

John T. Haller — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:23:57 +0000

A new version of Mixxx Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. Mixxx is a complete virtual DJ package with beat detection, multi-song syncing, and support for DJ controllers. It's packaged as a portable app so you download on the go and it's in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Lucas Chess Portable R 2.21-FP14 (chess trainer and player) Released

John T. Haller — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:23:07 +0000

A new version of Lucas Chess Portable has been released. Lucas Chess is a chess game with a chess trainer built in designed to help you beat increasingly difficult opponents with a limited number of hints. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Telegram Desktop Portable 6.4.2 (secure instant messaging) Released

John T. Haller — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:25:01 +0000

A new version of Telegram Desktop Portable has been released. Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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PortableApps.com AppCompactor 3.13 (shrink portable apps) Released

John T. Haller — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:21:24 +0000

A new version of PortableApps.com AppCompactor has been released. It allows you to easily compress applications to decrease size on disk and increase performance when running from slow media like flash drives without affecting functionality. Though intended for developers, some advanced end users may also find it useful. This release updates to the latest version of UPX. Note that we no longer use AppCompactor on official uses due to increased false positives in various antivirus products. It's packaged as a portable app, so you can shrink your apps on the go. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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PortableApps.com Installer 3.9.8 (portable app packaging) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:37:06 +0000

A new version of the PortableApps.com Installer has been released. The PortableApps.com Installer allows you to quickly package your portable apps in an easy-to-use installer without having to write or compile any code. This release updates to the latest version of innounp for online installers with InnoSetup. The PortableApps.com Format Specification and installer are available for outside developers to use and can be used freely with free open source and freeware applications. Commercial use is available by contacting PortableApps.com.

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YUMI-exFAT Portable 1.0.3.3 (multiboot USB creator with exFAT support) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:27:18 +0000

A new version of YUMI-exFAT Portable has been released. YUMI-exFAT (Your Universal Multiboot Integrator with exFAT support) can be used to create a Multiboot USB Flash Drive containing multiple operating systems, antivirus utilities, disc cloning, diagnostic tools, and more.

WinDirStat Portable 2.5.0 (disk usage analyzer) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:40:51 +0000

A new version of WinDirStat Portable has been released. WinDirStat Portable is a disk usage analyzer and cleanup tool to help you find large files on your drive. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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WhyNotWin11 Portable 2.7.0.0 (Windows 11 upgrade readiness utility) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:03:26 +0000

A new version of WhyNotWin11 Portable has been released. WhyNotWin11 is a Windows 11 upgrade readiness utility that shows you which components of your PC are ready or not ready for Windows 11. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Zettlr Portable 4.1.0 (modern markdown editor) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:29:44 +0000

A new version of Zettlr Portable has been released. Zettlr is a modern markdown editor with a rich feature set. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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OpenJDK JRE 25.0.1-8 (portable Java runtime environment) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:27:58 +0000

A new version of OpenJDK JRE Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. OpenJDK JRE Portable allows you to carry a full-featured Java® runtime environment (JRE) on your PortableApps.com-enabled device all without any Java runtime on the local PC. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform. It's open source for personal and business use.

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OpenJDK JRE Legacy 17.0.17-10 (portable Java runtime environment) Released

John T. Haller — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:54:55 +0000

A new version of OpenJDK JRE Legacy 17 Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. OpenJDK JRE Portable allows you to carry a full-featured Java® runtime environment (JRE) on your PortableApps.com-enabled device all without any Java runtime on the local PC. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform. It's open source for personal and business use.

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QOwnNotes Portable 26.1.9 (markdown note taker) Released

John T. Haller — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:11:06 +0000

A new version of QOwnNotes Portable has been released. It's a handy markdown note taking app packaged as a portable app so you can take notes on the go. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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New: Aegisub Portable 3.4.2 (subtitle creator and modifier) Released

mwayne — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:37:59 +0000

Aegisub Portable has been released. Aegisub is a free, cross-platform open source tool for creating and modifying subtitles. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition Stable 147.0.1 (web browser) Released

John T. Haller — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:21:54 +0000

A new version of Mozilla Firefox®, Portable Edition has been released. It's the Mozilla Firefox browser bundled with a PortableApps.com launcher as a portable app, so you can take your browser, bookmarks, settings and extensions on the go. And it's open source and completely free. Firefox Portable is a dual-architecture 64-bit and 32-bit (optional) app, ensuring Firefox runs as fast as possible on every PC.

Mozilla®, Firefox® and the Firefox logo are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation and used under license.

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Thunderbird, Portable Edition 148.0 Beta 1 (email client) Released

John T. Haller — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:56:27 +0000

A new version of Thunderbird®, Portable Edition Beta has been released. It's the popular Thunderbird email client bundled with a PortableApps.com launcher as a portable app. This package allows you to test the upcoming version without impacting your standard portable or local install of Thunderbird. Note that the current beta is English only. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Mozilla®, Thunderbird® and the Thunderbird logo are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation and are used under license.

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