GlyphPDF is an open-source PDF workstation for Windows. It edits, annotates, signs (PAdES B-LT/B-LTA), redacts, OCRs (ROVER ensemble, fully offline), and compresses PDF documents on your machine. No telemetry, no cloud, no subscription.
Publisher’s description
What is GlyphPDF?
GlyphPDF by Glyph is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (eliets2/glyph-pdf) has 16 stars. Similar programs include NAPS2, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit) and PDF24 Creator.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GlyphPDF is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GlyphPDF 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:
79286BA3F8756B166C7ED4F8D1F2342CE0AE41EA9018C73A26E16BE010AF827B· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | June 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Glyph.GlyphPDF -emsiexec /i GlyphPDF-1.0.0-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {5BA17AB1-F3AC-4A62-B02E-27FC9B77F691} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Glyph
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/eliets2/glyph-pdf
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- June 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Glyph.GlyphPDF
- MSI product code
- {5BA17AB1-F3AC-4A62-B02E-27FC9B77F691}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GlyphPDF free?
Yes. GlyphPDF is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is GlyphPDF 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 GlyphPDF 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 GlyphPDF be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does GlyphPDF support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does GlyphPDF run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to GlyphPDF?
NAPS2, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), PDF24 Creator, wkhtmltox and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
