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Publisher’s description
What is PicGuard?
PicGuard is an open-source program for Windows from Qiazo. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.5, released on November 16, 2025. 31 versions are listed since September 2, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 26 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (picguard/picguard) has 57 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Your pictures, your signature”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 26 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PicGuard is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PicGuard 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:
E56A57C1B54B4CD8CA926A06CA382541FC4F7CF7596C899577C02EC8F994A003· 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 31 versions ›31 versions over 1 year · about 26 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.5Latest | November 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.4 | October 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.3 | September 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.1 | September 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.0 | September 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.3 | August 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.2 | August 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.1.453 | July 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Insco.PicGuard -emsiexec /i picguard-5.0.5-windows-x64-en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9B9B12BD-26A2-485D-8A8B-7FA05D67D1CC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Qiazo
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/picguard/picguard
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.0.5
- Released
- November 16, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 31
- Updates / year
- 25.7
- GitHub stars
- 57
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- picguard.org
- winget ID
- Insco.PicGuard
- MSI product code
- {9B9B12BD-26A2-485D-8A8B-7FA05D67D1CC}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PicGuard free?
Yes. PicGuard is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is PicGuard 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 PicGuard 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 PicGuard be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does PicGuard support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does PicGuard 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 PicGuard?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 2, 2024.
