Desktop client for ente.io
Publisher’s description
What is ente?
ente is an open-source photo editor program for Windows from ente. It ranks 11th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.30, released on September 30, 2026. 20 versions are listed since April 8, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 791 times. The source code on GitHub (ente/photos-desktop) has 172 stars. Similar programs include Pinta, Natron and Upscayl.
Project description on GitHub: “📦 Binary releases of the Ente Photos desktop app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.1 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
In short: ente is an open-source photo editor tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ente 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:
729019310140D820848231F8BC380272EBB60D181775835C43E4A16F9A4E0678· 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 2 years · about 8.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.30Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.29 | September 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.28 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.27 | July 31, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.26 | July 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.25 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.24 | May 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.23 | May 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ente-io.photos-desktop -echoco install ente-photos -yente-1.7.30-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.ente.photosInformation
- Publisher
- ente
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ente/photos-desktop
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.7.30
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 8.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 791
- GitHub stars
- 172
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ente-io.photos-desktop
- Chocolatey package
- ente-photos
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Frequently asked questions
Is ente free?
Yes. ente is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is ente 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 ente 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 ente be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ente run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ente?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2024.
What are alternatives to ente?
Pinta, Natron, Upscayl, ART and XnView MP. The alternatives page compares them.
