Cutter
Cutter is a free, open-source reverse engineering platform powered by rizin. It offers a disassembler, graph view and built-in decompiler for examining compiled programs.
github.com · Official website
- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
- This is not a virus scan. Check on VirusTotal
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Release date
- June 30, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- zip
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Rizin.Cutter -eSHA256 (file verification)
a04154a03a392dbf5886a629938582f7d23a93636fa0611c3e1c34905b197e69We couldn't find a macOS version of Cutter in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Linux version of Cutter in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Android version of Cutter in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (5)
Cutter 2.5.0: what's new?
Highlights
- Disassembly and function control-flow graphs
- Built-in decompiler with C-like output
- Hex editor and string search
- Debugger support
- Plugins and scripting with Python
Who is it for?
For malware analysts, security researchers, CTF players and students who want to learn how programs work inside.
Good to know before installing
- It requires knowledge of assembly and low-level programming.
- Always analyze malicious files in an isolated environment such as a virtual machine.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page.
- Extract the downloaded archive to a folder.
- Run cutter.exe from that folder, or use the winget command instead.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Cutter free?
Yes. It is open source and free.
How does Cutter compare with Ghidra?
Both are free reverse engineering tools. Cutter is built on rizin and feels lighter; Ghidra is more extensive but heavier.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Reverse engineering is a technical field in itself. The interface helps, but you need basic knowledge of assembly and program structure.