Half-Life Advanced Effects (HLAE) is a tool to enrich Source (mainly CS:GO) engine based movie making.
Publisher’s description
What is HLAE?
HLAE by advancedfx.org is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.192.10, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to May 2, 2022: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (advancedfx/advancedfx) has 814 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Half-Life Advanced Effects (HLAE) is a tool to enrich content creation mainly for the Counter-Strike series.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HLAE is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HLAE 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:
FB4494F8B6C364205ADEC0DED98A3BA8DA879897436ADEF3B20B563B4574A0EF· 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 24 versions ›24 versions over 4 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.192.10Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.8 | October 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.6 | September 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.5 | September 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.4 | September 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.3 | September 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.192.2 | September 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 2.191.1 | July 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id advancedfx.HLAE -eHLAE_Setup.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {C1A2398B-053C-4C7F-9F1B-53759139E394} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- advancedfx.org
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/advancedfx/advancedfx
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 2.192.10
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 2, 2022
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- GitHub stars
- 814
- GitHub forks
- 117
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- advancedfx.HLAE
- MSI product code
- {C1A2398B-053C-4C7F-9F1B-53759139E394}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HLAE free?
Yes. HLAE is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HLAE 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 HLAE 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 HLAE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HLAE run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of HLAE?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 2, 2022.