Fotor is a powerful image editing program
Publisher’s description
What is Fotor?
Fotor by Fotor is proprietary Windows software in the photo editors category. It ranks 30th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 354.0 MB. 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 4.1.2, released on October 5, 2021. The version history goes back to May 30, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 26 file types, including .png, .jpg, .bmp, .jpeg and .gif. Similar programs include Pinta, Upscayl and Natron.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Opens 26 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (354.0 MB)
In short: Fotor is a photo editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fotor safe to download?
- The file is served by static.fotor.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F22E98A6F91404CC87CFF0575817CE7174FA2E455A7CFBF77E97C50F171AE06· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.2Latest | October 5, 2021 | 354.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.2 | August 1, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.0 | July 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.5 | May 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fotor.fotor -eFotor4.1.2(202.1)_x64_official.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fotor
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.1.2
- Released
- October 5, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- fotor.com
- winget ID
- fotor.fotor
File types it opens (26)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fotor free?
Fotor 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 Fotor safe to download?
The download comes from static.fotor.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 Fotor 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 Fotor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Fotor support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Fotor 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 Fotor?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Fotor?
Pinta, Upscayl, Natron, ART and XnView MP. The alternatives page compares them.
