PDFKeeper is free, open source software that provides a storage and management solution for PDF documents.
Publisher’s description
What is PDFKeeper?
PDFKeeper by Robert F. Frasca is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.0.1, released on May 25, 2026. The version history goes back to April 1, 2021: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rffrasca/PDFKeeper) has 241 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Open Source PDF Document Management”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.2 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PDFKeeper is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDFKeeper 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:
CADFD7076880113268F6C7ADE93E80E62FB7F2E9DBA967614C482720369BFF8F· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 5 years · about 6.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0.1Latest | May 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 12.0.0 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.3.0 | June 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.2.2 | April 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.2.1 | April 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.2.0 | March 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.1.1 | February 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.1.0 | February 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RobertFFrasca.PDFKeeper -emsiexec /i PDFKeeper-12.0.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {617D95DA-5CC1-4A62-AAA0-539260FEA128} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Robert F. Frasca
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rffrasca/PDFKeeper
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 12.0.1
- Released
- May 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 6.2
- GitHub stars
- 241
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- pdfkeeper.org
- winget ID
- RobertFFrasca.PDFKeeper
- MSI product code
- {617D95DA-5CC1-4A62-AAA0-539260FEA128}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDFKeeper free?
Yes. PDFKeeper is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is PDFKeeper 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 PDFKeeper 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 PDFKeeper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PDFKeeper 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 PDFKeeper?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 1, 2021.
Can I use PDFKeeper without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PDFKeeper?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Beekeeper Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
