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Publisher’s description
What is BrightAuthor?
BrightAuthor by BrightSign is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.9 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 5.0.2.0, released on May 23, 2024. The version history goes back to April 19, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,497 times. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bpf and .buv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.9 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: BrightAuthor is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BrightAuthor safe to download?
- The file is served by brightsignbiz.s3.amazonaws.com; 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:
00E06B53C2C53D105F9B5C0472F5E31DE1493A5C007927B6D759B9274E3D7E91· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.2.0Latest | May 23, 2024 | 7.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 5.0.1.9 | January 24, 2024 | 21.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 5.0.1.2 | April 19, 2025 | 7.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor -echoco install brightauthor -yBrightAuthorSetup-5.0.2.0.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {D7575D1D-D4B5-4F8E-8602-46E14A6673DF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BrightSign
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 5.0.2.0
- Released
- May 23, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- April 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,497
- Website
- brightsign.biz
- winget ID
- BrightSign.BrightAuthor
- Chocolatey package
- brightauthor
- MSI product code
- {d7575d1d-d4b5-4f8e-8602-46e14a6673df}
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is BrightAuthor free?
BrightAuthor 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 BrightAuthor safe to download?
The download comes from brightsignbiz.s3.amazonaws.com; 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 BrightAuthor 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 BrightAuthor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BrightAuthor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BrightAuthor?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 19, 2025.