DFsend is a desktop application providing functionality for users who need to securely transmit scanned PDF study documents from a local computer to a DFdiscover study server, over the internet, without requiring direct access to a specific study database.
DFsend includes user authentication, encryption and tracking and provides a safe and reliable alternative to faxing or emailing study CRFs to a DFdiscover server.
Publisher’s description
What is DFsend?
DFsend by DFNet Research is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 134.0 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.11.2, released on September 28, 2026. The version history goes back to November 5, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DFsend is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DFsend safe to download?
- The file is served by dfnetresearch.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FE5CEA396DB770A9C16A0D836E4FC9853B21AACC0006775F0C92CBAE7A174AB4· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.11.2Latest | September 28, 2026 | 134.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.11.1 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.11.0 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.10.0 | November 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DFNetResearch.DFsend -emsiexec /i DFsend_5_11_2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {824E3389-4D2A-4CD0-AFF0-A29EF5E27039} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DFNet Research
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.11.2
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- dfnetresearch.com
- winget ID
- DFNetResearch.DFsend
- MSI product code
- {824E3389-4D2A-4CD0-AFF0-A29EF5E27039}
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Frequently asked questions
Is DFsend free?
DFsend 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 DFsend safe to download?
The download comes from dfnetresearch.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 DFsend 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 DFsend be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does DFsend 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 DFsend?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 5, 2025.