Grain is an AI notetaker and conversation intelligence platform that records video calls, Slack huddles, and in-person meetings to provide accurate summaries, insights, and coaching feedback. Unlike other notetaking tools, Grain captures all meeting content: video, desktop captured audio, and resulting transcripts and notes. We make it easy to share meaningful data with your clients and collaborators, and to transform your meeting data into actionable insights and deliverables using AI technology.
Publisher’s description
What is Grain?
Grain is a proprietary translation & ocr program for Windows from Grain.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 136.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.38.1, released on October 21, 2026. 14 versions are listed since May 1, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Grain is a translation & ocr tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Grain safe to download?
- The file is served by download.todesktop.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
86462AF787CA0710D778A4815444AD93714D8E9C9A23285AD8EB5439B257327E· 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 14 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.38.1Latest | October 21, 2026 | 136.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.37.3 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.36.2 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.35.2 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.34.1 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.33.3 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.32.1 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.31.4 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GrainIntelligence.Grain -e"Grain Setup 2026.38.1 - Build 2610217zcwetczs-x64.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Grain
- Category
- Translation & OCR
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.38.1
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 14
- Website
- grain.com
- winget ID
- GrainIntelligence.Grain
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grain free?
Grain 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 Grain safe to download?
The download comes from download.todesktop.com; 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 Grain 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 Grain be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Grain 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 Grain?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 1, 2026.
Can I use Grain without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Grain?
Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine, DeepL, goldendict-ng and OmegaT. The alternatives page compares them.
