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Publisher’s description
What is papio?
papio is an open-source pdf tool program for Windows from OrgMentem. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.22.1, released on September 23, 2026. 7 versions are listed since July 19, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OrgMentem/papio) has 2 stars. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Project description on GitHub: “Gets journal papers. Open access first, institutional login in your browser for closed-sources; agent-ready CLI + MCP.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: papio is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is papio 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:
81F854C22B71000477755760FFE2EF616E523C8596EE9E87E13941F9BCEA9A54· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.22.1Latest | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.21.0 | August 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.20.0 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.19.1 | August 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.18.0 | August 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.5.0 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OrgMentem.papio -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OrgMentem
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OrgMentem/papio
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.22.1
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OrgMentem.papio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is papio free?
Yes. papio is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is papio 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 papio 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.
Does papio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of papio?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 19, 2026.
Can I use papio without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to papio?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
