LightBurn is a powerful, industry-standard software for designing, editing, layout, and controlling laser cutters and engravers. It provides an intuitive interface for creating and preparing projects for cutting, engraving, and marking on various materials.
Publisher’s description
What is LightBurn?
LightBurn is a proprietary program for Windows from LightBurn Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 174.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.01, released on May 22, 2026. 95 versions are listed since July 3, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 25 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 17 file types, including .pdf, .svg, .png, .jpg and .jpeg.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 25 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: LightBurn is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LightBurn safe to download?
- The file is served by release.lightburnsoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2F9504B561EF2F7C59DCE6B503108D2D1C83D036A76CBE26A5A0C7E67480A220· 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 95 versions ›95 versions over 4 years · about 25 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.01Latest | May 22, 2026 | 174.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.00 | May 19, 2026 | 174.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.05 | December 3, 2025 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.04 | September 30, 2025 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.03 | September 3, 2025 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.02 | July 18, 2025 | 97.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.01 | July 11, 2025 | 97.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.00 | July 7, 2025 | 97.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LightBurnSoftware.LightBurn -eLightBurn-v2.1.01.exe /verysilentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask lightburnInformation
- Publisher
- LightBurn Software
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.1.01
- Released
- May 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 95
- Updates / year
- 24.8
- Website
- lightburnsoftware.com
- winget ID
- LightBurnSoftware.LightBurn
File types it opens (17)
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Frequently asked questions
Is LightBurn free?
LightBurn 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 LightBurn safe to download?
The download comes from release.lightburnsoftware.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 LightBurn 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 LightBurn be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LightBurn 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 LightBurn?
The versions page lists all 95 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 3, 2024.