CutGeek removes the background from a photo on your own machine and hands it back at the original resolution as a transparent PNG. The free web services downsize the result, watermark it, or keep the full-size version behind a subscription; this one does none of those. It can work through a folder of images in one run. Images are processed locally and never uploaded. An internet connection is only used to download a model when you ask for one, or when you click Check for updates.
Publisher’s description
What is CutGeek?
CutGeek is an open-source photo management program for Windows from TechyGeeksHome. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5 times. The source code on GitHub (techygeekshome/CutGeek) has 2 stars. Similar programs include paint.net, Kodi and darktable.
Project description on GitHub: “Free, open source background remover for Windows. Cuts the background out of a photo on your own machine, at full resolution, with no watermark and nothing uploaded.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CutGeek is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CutGeek 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:
C9A6292ADD292F1DC6248A9E60A1A66E3DDB92662A6E00A058F5DF0B6DF67A99· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TechyGeeksHome.CutGeek -echoco install cutgeek -yCutGeekSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TechyGeeksHome
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/techygeekshome/CutGeek
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- techygeekshome.info
- winget ID
- TechyGeeksHome.CutGeek
- Chocolatey package
- cutgeek
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CutGeek free?
Yes. CutGeek is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is CutGeek 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 CutGeek 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 CutGeek be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CutGeek run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use CutGeek without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to CutGeek?
paint.net, Kodi, darktable, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
