CubePDF is a Windows virtual printer that allows you to convert to PDF when you need it from any application, including Web browsers, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (PPT), bitmap files (PNG, JPEG, BMP), etc.
Publisher’s description
What is CubePDF?
CubePDF by CubeSoft is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category. It ranks 21st by popularity among pdf tools in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.7, released on August 10, 2026. The version history goes back to November 18, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,477 times. The source code on GitHub (cube-soft/cube.pdf) has 311 stars. Similar programs include NAPS2, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit) and wkhtmltox.
Project description on GitHub: “CubePDF, CubePDF Utility, CubePDF Page, and CubePDF SDK for .NET”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CubePDF is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CubePDF safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.cube-soft.jp, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7E7DA70399916474E030ACF5DFC73CF7F2FB9AD93991B5515EC03560820AC880· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 5 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.7Latest | August 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.5 | March 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.4 | February 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.3 | October 24, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.2 | June 11, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.1 | May 31, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.1 | January 19, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.0 | November 18, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CubeSoft.CubePDF -echoco install cubepdf -ycubepdf-4.3.7-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CubeSoft
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- GNU AGPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cube-soft/cube.pdf
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.3.7
- Released
- August 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 18, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,477
- GitHub stars
- 311
- GitHub forks
- 51
- Website
- cube-soft.jp
- winget ID
- CubeSoft.CubePDF
- Chocolatey package
- cubepdf
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Frequently asked questions
Is CubePDF free?
Yes. CubePDF is open-source software under the GNU AGPLv3 licence.
Is CubePDF safe to download?
The download comes from dl.cube-soft.jp, 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 CubePDF 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 CubePDF be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does CubePDF support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does CubePDF run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of CubePDF?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 18, 2021.
What are alternatives to CubePDF?
NAPS2, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
