PDF Command Line Tools
Publisher’s description
What is Cpdf?
Cpdf by Coherent Graphics is open-source Windows software. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.9, released on March 18, 2026. The version history goes back to April 14, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (coherentgraphics/cpdf-binaries) has 740 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “PDF Command Line Tools binaries for Linux, Mac, Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Cpdf is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is Cpdf safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8B049818BF64421D80C14A1CD1680EBBA98DC184ED5A0F84670D93CDAD27F71C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9Latest | March 18, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.8.2 | November 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.8.1 | April 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CoherentGraphics.Cpdf -eProgram files (.exe): cpdf.exe, cpdf86.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Coherent Graphics
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/coherentgraphics/cpdf-binaries
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.9
- Released
- March 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 740
- GitHub forks
- 50
- winget ID
- CoherentGraphics.Cpdf
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cpdf free?
Yes. Cpdf is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 License licence.
Is Cpdf safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Cpdf 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.
Does Cpdf 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 Cpdf?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 14, 2025.
Can I use Cpdf without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.