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Rufus Portable 4.12 (format and create bootable USB drives) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 11:08pm

A new version of Rufus Portable has been released. Rufus Portable is a USB formatting utility which also can create a bootable USB drive using a bootable ISO image. This release updates to the latest version and improves portability but may require re-selecting your preferred language. This app requires admin rights. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Shotcut Portable 26.1.30 (video editor) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 11:07pm

A new version of Shotcut Portable has been released. It's a full-featured video editor packaged as a portable app so you can edit videos 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Transmission Portable 4.1.0 (bittorrent client) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 6:54pm

A new version of Transmission Portable has been released. Transmission is a fast, lightweight bittorrent client. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

calibre Portable 9.1.0 (ebook manager, viewer, converter) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 4:33pm

A new version of calibre Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. calibre is an ebook manager, converter, and viewer with support for a variety of formats and devices. It's in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

WinMerge Portable 2.16.54 (file comparison and differencing) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 4:31pm

WinMerge logoA new version of WinMerge Portable has been released. WinMerge Portable is a popular differencing tool, useful for comparing files or directories. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform. Best of all, it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Zotero Portable 8.0.1 (digital research organizer) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 2, 2026 - 4:28pm

Eraser logoA new version of Zotero Portable has been released. Zotero is a digital research assistant to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

OBS Studio Portable 32.0.4 Rev 2 (live streaming and recording) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on January 31, 2026 - 3:44pm

A new version of OBS Studio Portable has been released. OBS Studio is software designed for capturing, compositing, encoding, recording, and streaming video content, efficiently on your favorite streaming services. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Zettlr Portable 4.1.1 (modern markdown editor) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on January 30, 2026 - 12:20am

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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Krita Portable 5.2.15 (sketching and painting) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on January 29, 2026 - 10:49pm

A new version of Krita Portable has been released. Krita is a free sketching and painting program that's great for things like concept art, texture or matte painting, illustrations and comics, and more. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Freeciv Portable 3.2.2 (empire-building strategy game) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on January 29, 2026 - 10:48pm

logoA new version of Freeciv Portable has been released. Freeciv is an empire-building strategy game inspired by the history of human civilization. The game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age. 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.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

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