innoextract ☆
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Description:
Tool to unpack installers created by Inno Setup
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: inno-setup installer extraction windows cross-platform
Install: brew install innoextract
About:
Innoextract is a command-line tool that extracts files from installers created by Inno Setup. It allows users to unpack Windows application installers on non-Windows systems without running the actual installer executable. This is particularly useful for accessing application files, modding, or forensic analysis on Linux and macOS.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform extraction (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • No need to run the original installer
  • Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit installers
  • Can list and extract specific files
  • Preserves file metadata and directory structure
Use Cases:
  • Extracting files from Windows installers on Linux/macOS for analysis or modification
  • Accessing game files from game installers for modding purposes
  • Unpacking installer contents for forensic examination
  • Extracting application data without Wine or Windows emulation
Alternatives:
  • 7z – 7-Zip can extract some Inno Setup installers but lacks specialized support and may miss files or metadata
  • Wine – Wine can run the installer but requires full emulation overhead instead of direct extraction
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 3:35am 12 VERSION_BUMP a7ef1aa8
Dec 16, 2024 6:40am 10 VERSION_BUMP e0da9b8b
Jan 25, 2024 10:36pm 7 VERSION_BUMP 18988a5c
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Oct 23, 2023 2:20am 6 VERSION_BUMP e2edd2f3
Oct 23, 2023 2:19am 6 VERSION_BUMP a567c3ca
Jan 9, 2023 8:40pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 7cb16062
Jan 9, 2023 8:39pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 68306099
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