Karp - gives simple UI for PDF files modification. With a few mouse strokes user can:
- Append more PDF files and merge
- Delete, rotate and reorder pages
- Reduce PDF file size
- Optimize images
- View and modify PDF properties
- Protect PDF with password
Publisher’s description
What is Karp?
Karp by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 190.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: Karp is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Karp safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5E7612B40B51CF62C5C237185EC30C2B9BFFDC9750E3C611439EABDEF3F9B71E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.03.70Latest | February 10, 2025 | 190.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Karp -ekarp-master-646-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 25.03.70
- Released
- February 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Karp
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karp free?
Yes. Karp is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Karp safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, 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 Karp 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 Karp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Karp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Karp without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Karp?
wkhtmltox, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
