PDFCreator is the easy way of creating PDFs.
Publisher’s description
What is PDFCreator Terminal Server?
PDFCreator Terminal Server 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 173.5 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 6.3.0, released on June 29, 2026. The version history goes back to March 14, 2024: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 605 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 Terminal Server is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDFCreator Terminal 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:
6CB500D4A18982E59858B956303C4CA45898AD870FF1AA79E931E8F5F1338BC8· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.0Latest | June 29, 2026 | 173.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.2.2 | March 10, 2026 | 120.8 MB | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.1.0 | July 1, 2025 | 123.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.0.1 | April 28, 2025 | 125.3 MB | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 6.0.0 | April 10, 2025 | 125.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 5.3.3 | February 6, 2025 | 65.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 5.3.1 | August 22, 2024 | 65.2 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 5.3.0 | August 15, 2024 | 65.2 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Terminal-Server -echoco install pdfcreator-terminal-server -yPDFCreator-Terminal-Server-6_3_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
- 6.3.0
- Released
- June 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 605
- Website
- pdfforge.org
- winget ID
- Avanquestpdfforge.PDFCreator-Terminal-Server
- Chocolatey package
- pdfcreator-terminal-server
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDFCreator Terminal Server free?
Yes. PDFCreator Terminal Server is open-source software under the GNU AGPL (and others) licence.
Is PDFCreator Terminal 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 Terminal 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 Terminal Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDFCreator Terminal Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PDFCreator Terminal Server?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 14, 2024.
What are alternatives to PDFCreator Terminal Server?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
