Conveyor makes distributing desktop and command line apps as easy as shipping a web app.
It's a tool not a service, it generates self-upgrading packages for Windows, macOS and Linux using each platform's native package formats without requiring you to have those operating systems.
Publisher’s description
What is Conveyor?
Conveyor by Hydraulic is proprietary Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 107.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.0.0.0, released on September 19, 2025. The version history goes back to January 4, 2023: 44 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .conf. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Conveyor is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Conveyor safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.hydraulic.dev, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EBAD02266AE6BB19473B27FFDE04CCE800926E2C8F2299405014752738FFE78E· 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 44 versions ›44 versions over 3 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0.0.0Latest | September 19, 2025 | 107.4 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 19.0.0.0 | July 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 18.1.0.0 | May 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 18.0.0.0 | May 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 17.0.0.0 | February 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 16.0.0.0 | December 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 15.1.0.0 | September 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 15.0.0.0 | August 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Hydraulic.Conveyor -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path conveyor-20.0.x64.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name Conveyor | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): conveyor.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hydraulic
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 20.0.0.0
- Released
- September 19, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 21, 2022
- Versions listed
- 44
- Updates / year
- 16
- Website
- conveyor.hydraulic.dev
- winget ID
- Hydraulic.Conveyor
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Conveyor free?
Conveyor 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 Conveyor safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.hydraulic.dev, 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 Conveyor 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 Conveyor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Conveyor support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Conveyor 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 Conveyor?
The versions page lists all 44 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 4, 2023.
Can I use Conveyor without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Conveyor?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
