PDFCreator is the easy way of creating PDFs.
Publisher’s description
What is PDFCreator Server?
PDFCreator Server is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from Avanquest pdfforge GmbH.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (WiX Burn). The main installer is 174.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.1.0, released on June 30, 2026. 4 versions are listed since January 25, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 472 times. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PDFCreator Server is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDFCreator Server 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:
1E77E6122C2BFC7B826FABCF39B448EE983F19DF84FD848A4CFB2FDE9BFC4F44· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.0Latest | June 30, 2026 | 174.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.0.0 | June 5, 2025 | 120.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 3.3.2 | March 3, 2025 | 63.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 3.2.0 | January 25, 2024 | 62.6 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Server -echoco install pdfcreator-server -yPDFCreator-Server-4_1_0-Setup.exe /COMPONENTS="MAINPROGRAM,IMAGES2PDF" /SILENT /DEFERLICENSECHECKRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Avanquest pdfforge GmbH
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GNU AGPL (and others)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 4.1.0
- Released
- June 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 25, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 472
- Website
- pdfforge.org
- winget ID
- Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Server
- Chocolatey package
- pdfcreator-server
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDFCreator Server free?
Yes. PDFCreator Server is open-source software under the GNU AGPL (and others) licence.
Is PDFCreator Server 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 Server 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 Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDFCreator Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PDFCreator Server?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 25, 2024.
What are alternatives to PDFCreator Server?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
