Purchase and read your favourite eBooks with the free Kobo Desktop App.
Publisher’s description
What is Kobo?
Kobo is a proprietary e-book reader program for Windows from Rakuten Kobo Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 66.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Kobo is an e-book reader tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kobo safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kobo.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
158B36CC4DBB17BF0E9D2503A46B5C0FE60AC43C150F960CCFD9E7E9707B47A7· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.38.23360Latest | July 14, 2026 | 66.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Rakuten.Kobo -ekobosetup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Rakuten Kobo Inc.
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.38.23360
- Released
- July 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- Rakuten.Kobo
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kobo free?
Kobo 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 Kobo safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kobo.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 Kobo 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 Kobo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kobo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Kobo?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, BlueGriffon and Kindle Comic Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
