Telegram
About Telegram
Telegram Desktop is the official cross-platform desktop client for Telegram, built with Qt and released under GPLv3 on GitHub. Because regular chats are stored in the cloud, signing in on a Windows PC brings all conversations, groups and channels over instantly, letting you keep replying from the keyboard.
The Windows build comes as a regular installer with automatic updates or as a portable version that runs without installation. It supports drag-and-drop file sharing, multiple accounts, chat folders, global search, calls and stickers, and a beta channel is available for early features. End-to-end encrypted Secret Chats are not available in this client.
Key features
- Instant cloud sync with your phone
- Installer and portable versions
- Drag-and-drop file sharing and saving channel files locally
- Multiple accounts in one app
- Chat folders, global search and keyboard shortcuts
- Voice and video calls
- Open-source with a public beta channel
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
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FAQ
How do I download Telegram?
The Quark Drive share for Telegram is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is Telegram free?
Telegram license: GPL-3.0（附 OpenSSL 例外）；免费 + 可选 Premium 订阅. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does Telegram support?
This page offers Telegram for Windows.
Is Telegram from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.