Patch Maker Clickteam
winget install --id=Clickteam.PatchMaker -e Need to create small and efficient updates/patches to your program? The life of a software product is usually marked by the release of different versions. One version differs from the previous one by a small number of changes. Some sections of code in the executable files are different, new files may be added, some even deleted. What the author of the product usually does is provide a whole new version of the files either as a new reinstallable product or just the modified files, compressed into an installer. The above procedure is very wasteful though. For example, if a file of 1 megabyte has only had say 10 kilobytes altered inside it, then why create an update patch that requires the full 1 megabyte? It would be far more efficient if just the altered data was stored. This is the purpose of Patch Maker, as it saves a huge amount of bytes by storing just the differences between files and even compressing this data.
Patch Maker is a utility designed to create small and efficient updates or patches for software programs. Its core function is to generate patches that store only the differences between files, significantly reducing the size of updates compared to distributing entire new versions.
Key Features:
- Creates minimal update patches by storing only changed data
- Handles additions, deletions, and modifications in files
- Compresses patch data to save space
- Intuitive interface for ease of use
- Compatible with Clickteam Install Creator series
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for software developers and publishers who need to distribute frequent updates. By creating compact patches, users can save bandwidth, storage costs, and reduce download times for end-users while protecting intellectual property.
Patch Maker is available as a free version with promotional content or a registered version without advertisements. It can be installed via winget on compatible systems.