Inkstone is a no-bloat PDF reader and Fill & Sign tool.
View, search, and print PDFs; fill forms with the typewriter tool;
highlight text; and stamp a handwritten signature from a photo of
paper — the background is removed automatically. No account, no
cloud, no subscription.
Publisher’s description
What is Inkstone?
Inkstone by XPC is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.1, released on July 10, 2026. The version history goes back to June 11, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “XPC Technology Services”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Inkstone is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Inkstone 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:
82CF26B14E0A88ECF92005DB3539F19471047BB22884C356BE8CDBA661909D5A· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.1Latest | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.8.0 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ShoneAnstey.Inkstone -eInkstone-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- XPC
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Unlicense
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ShoneAnstey/Inkstone
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.9.1
- Released
- July 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ShoneAnstey.Inkstone
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Frequently asked questions
Is Inkstone free?
Yes. Inkstone is open-source software under the Unlicense licence.
Is Inkstone 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 Inkstone 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 Inkstone be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Inkstone 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 Inkstone?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2026.
Can I use Inkstone without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Inkstone?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
