A simple & beautiful tool for pictures uploading built by vue-cli-electron-builder
Publisher’s description
What is PicGo?
PicGo by PicGo is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 15th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.2, released on August 14, 2026. The version history goes back to January 10, 2018: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,447 times. The source code on GitHub (Molunerfinn/PicGo) has 27,397 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “:rocket: The Ultimate Image Uploader for Efficient Creators. Supports Obsidian, Typora, VS Code etc. and 60+ image hosting services (S3, GitHub, Cloudflare R2, Imgur, Aliyun OSS...). Paste, upload, done.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PicGo is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PicGo 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:
6324CA9ACBD034A48986432E18EA4521A7FE970F06F9F6C97466389574501281· 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 9 years · about 3.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.2Latest | August 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | July 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.0 | July 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.2 | February 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.0 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.1 | December 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.0 | November 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.1 | November 13, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PicGo.PicGo -echoco install picgo -yPicGo-3.0.2-x64.exe /Smsiexec /x {767A1454-0D7F-5A1A-B71B-D01E895B49F8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PicGo
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Molunerfinn/PicGo
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Released
- August 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 3.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,447
- GitHub stars
- 27,397
- GitHub forks
- 2,334
- Website
- molunerfinn.com
- winget ID
- PicGo.PicGo
- Chocolatey package
- picgo
- MSI product code
- {767A1454-0D7F-5A1A-B71B-D01E895B49F8}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PicGo free?
Yes. PicGo is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PicGo 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 PicGo 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 PicGo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PicGo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PicGo?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 10, 2018.
Can I use PicGo without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PicGo?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
