A command-line client for downloading random images from picsum.photos.
Publisher’s description
What is Picsum?
Picsum by Siak Hooi is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.0, released on October 4, 2026. The version history goes back to May 22, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (siakhooi/picsum) has 1 stars. Similar programs include paint.net, Kodi and darktable.
Project description on GitHub: “cli client for picsum.photos”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Picsum is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Picsum 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:
F479E38CC85C1C3041CF3BBBDED05CC289325699CF8E1468B95E49EA15328B47· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.0Latest | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.3 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.2 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | May 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SiakHooi.Picsum -eProgram files (.exe): picsum.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Siak Hooi
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/siakhooi/picsum
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- October 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SiakHooi.Picsum
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Picsum free?
Yes. Picsum is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Picsum 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 Picsum 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.
Does Picsum 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 Picsum?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2026.
Can I use Picsum without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Picsum?
paint.net, Kodi, darktable, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
