PDFCreator is the easy way of creating PDFs.
Publisher’s description
What is PDFCreator Free?
PDFCreator Free by Avanquest pdfforge GmbH is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 154.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.3.1, released on November 11, 2026. The version history goes back to April 10, 2025: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PDFCreator Free is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDFCreator Free safe to download?
- The file is served by download.pdfforge.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8423065B80292BF8BEED8BE9CA260F2072A4887C7DE151A3A3262B146E890BE6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 12, 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 2 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.1Latest | November 11, 2026 | 154.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.3.0 | June 29, 2026 | 154.3 MB | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.2.2 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.2.1 | December 12, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.1.0 | July 1, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.0.1 | April 28, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.0.0 | April 10, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Free -ePDFCreator-6_3_1-Setup.exe /COMPONENTS="MAINPROGRAM,IMAGES2PDF" /SILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Avanquest pdfforge GmbH
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GNU AGPL (and others)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 6.3.1
- Released
- November 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 5
- Website
- pdfforge.org
- winget ID
- Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Free
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDFCreator Free free?
Yes. PDFCreator Free is open-source software under the GNU AGPL (and others) licence.
Is PDFCreator Free safe to download?
The download comes from download.pdfforge.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 PDFCreator Free 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 PDFCreator Free be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDFCreator Free run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PDFCreator Free?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 10, 2025.
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