axesPDF checks PDF documents against PDF/UA and WCAG accessibility requirements and includes tools for correcting problems.
Publisher’s description
What is axesPDF?
axesPDF by axes4 GmbH is proprietary Windows software in the pdf tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 369.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.0.0, released on August 13, 2026. The version history goes back to October 16, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pdf. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (369.7 MB)
In short: axesPDF is a pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is axesPDF safe to download?
- The file is served by axes4.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7290F15CF2A6CB5A34CBE056BAD9E635CDBD660FDDCAC7374169B99F7A4CD758· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.0.0Latest | August 13, 2026 | 369.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.2.5.0 | October 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id axes4.axesPDF -eaxesPDF.Setup.2.5.0.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {94FE7410-2613-4D03-8169-08EE3D740D65} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- axes4 GmbH
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 2.5.0.0
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- axes4.com
- winget ID
- axes4.axesPDF
- MSI product code
- {94fe7410-2613-4d03-8169-08ee3d740d65}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is axesPDF free?
axesPDF is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is axesPDF safe to download?
The download comes from axes4.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install axesPDF with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can axesPDF be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does axesPDF run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of axesPDF?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 16, 2025.
What are alternatives to axesPDF?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
