Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.
Publisher’s description
What is Gpg4win (Beta)?
Gpg4win (Beta) is an open-source encryption program for Windows from The Gpg4win Project.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 43.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 18 file types, including .asc, .p7m, .pgp, .sig and .cer. Similar programs include Cryptomator, Keybase and i2pd.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Gpg4win (Beta) is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gpg4win (Beta) safe to download?
- The file is served by files.gpg4win.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A0D045F2167B69DA2DFE4BB6E5E3D0FE86E35D24EE68322F3B698ABE044C276A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0-beta395Latest | October 22, 2025 | 43.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GnuPG.Gpg4win.Beta -egpg4win-5.0.0-beta395.exe /SProgram files (.exe): dirmngr.exe, dirmngr_ldap.exe, gpg.exe, gpg-agent.exe, gpg-card.exe, gpg-check-pattern.exe, gpg-connect-agent.exe, gpg-preset-passphrase.exe, gpg-wks-client.exe, gpgconf.exe, gpgme-w32spawn.exe, gpgsm.exe, gpgtar.exe, gpgv.exe, keyboxd.exe, scdaemon.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Gpg4win Project
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.0.0-beta395
- Released
- October 22, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gpg4win.org
- winget ID
- GnuPG.Gpg4win.Beta
File types it opens (18)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gpg4win (Beta) free?
Yes. Gpg4win (Beta) is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Gpg4win (Beta) safe to download?
The download comes from files.gpg4win.org, 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 Gpg4win (Beta) 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 Gpg4win (Beta) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Gpg4win (Beta) 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 Gpg4win (Beta)?
Cryptomator, Keybase, i2pd, KopiaUI and age. The alternatives page compares them.
