Hellofont is a font tool tailored for designers where you can find your favorite fonts quickly through collection, search, tags, cases, etc., and use them seamlessly in design software.
Publisher’s description
What is 字由?
字由 by Hellofont is proprietary Windows software in the drawing & design category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 79.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.5, released on August 13, 2026. The version history goes back to September 22, 2021: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.3 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: 字由 is a drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is 字由 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.hellofont.cn, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
300FDF0E13E7EAC74DFABD9C72924F9B0A6402C5551F4C95074F4CCF594CE4C2· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 5 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.5Latest | August 13, 2026 | 79.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.4 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.3 | December 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.2 | November 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.1 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.3 | September 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.2 | November 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.1 | August 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Hellofont.Hellofont -e"字由 Setup 5.0.5.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hellofont
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- 专有软件
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.0.5
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2021
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- Website
- hellofont.cn
- winget ID
- Hellofont.Hellofont
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 字由 free?
字由 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: 专有软件). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is 字由 safe to download?
The download comes from download.hellofont.cn, 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 字由 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 字由 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does 字由 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 字由?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 22, 2021.
Can I use 字由 without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to 字由?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Figma and MyPaint. The alternatives page compares them.
