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Publisher’s description
What is Hue?
Hue by Creative Force is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 153.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.13.0, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to March 10, 2025: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 18 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 18 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Hue is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hue safe to download?
- The file is served by download.creativeforce.io, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CA403CF04FD9413B311265A427CFA2C8769901A4186A3F605078AC204EEBF885· 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 29 versions ›29 versions over 2 years · about 18 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.13.0Latest | October 19, 2026 | 167.8 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.12.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 6.11.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.10.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 6.9.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.8.0 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.7.0 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.6.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CreativeForce.Hue -eHue-6.13.0-win.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Creative Force
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 6.13.0
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 18
- Website
- download.creativeforce.io
- winget ID
- CreativeForce.Hue
- MSI product code
- {68B45DBC-E025-427A-8FC6-FB7653040F2F}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hue free?
Hue 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 Hue safe to download?
The download comes from download.creativeforce.io, 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 Hue 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 Hue be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Hue 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 Hue?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 10, 2025.
Can I use Hue without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.