Billfish is a reference image management tool for designers to efficiently manage all kinds of reference images, supporting a variety of image formats including PNG, JPG, PSD, AI, GIF, SVG, EPS, CDR, etc.
Billfish allows you to manage reference images quickly and easily so you can spend more time focusing on the design.
Publisher’s description
What is Billfish?
Billfish by Billfish Co., Ltd. is free Windows software in the drawing & design category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 165.8 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 3.1.5.12, released on May 30, 2024. The version history goes back to August 17, 2020: 76 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 20 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .billfishpack and .bsi. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 20 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Billfish is a free drawing & design tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Billfish safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn-resource.aunbox.cn; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
931A4C5DD5EC190A1318CE105C1F1FB54ACFA19FA41433A858531CB26A0C07D9· 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 76 versions ›76 versions over 4 years · about 20 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.5.12Latest | May 30, 2024 | 165.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.33.8 | May 15, 2023 | 147.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.33.5 | May 12, 2023 | 165.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.32.10 | May 6, 2023 | 165.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.31.13 | April 20, 2023 | 159.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.20.3 | April 17, 2023 | 158.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.20.1 | March 27, 2023 | 158.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.11.10 | March 22, 2023 | 155.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Billfish.Billfish -einstall.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Billfish Co., Ltd.
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.1.5.12
- Released
- May 30, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 76
- Updates / year
- 20.1
- Website
- billfish.cn
- winget ID
- Billfish.Billfish
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Billfish free?
Yes. Billfish is free to use.
Is Billfish safe to download?
The download comes from cdn-resource.aunbox.cn; 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 Billfish 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 Billfish be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Billfish run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Billfish?
The versions page lists all 76 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 17, 2020.
What are alternatives to Billfish?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Figma and Graphviz. The alternatives page compares them.
