A Graphical User Interface (GUI) for computer operation of the Pockels cell driver.
Publisher’s description
What is PockelsCellDriver?
PockelsCellDriver by Thorlabs is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 27.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: PockelsCellDriver is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PockelsCellDriver safe to download?
- The file is served by thin01mstroc282prod.dxcloud.episerver.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
051CDA51216FCB9253C320E7589AA29181745AF4B3B7FD2691970C6441F6E66A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0Latest | February 18, 2022 | 27.7 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.PCD1K -epcd1k_v1.0.0_setup.zip /S /V/quiet /V/norestartmsiexec /x {2E27C742-EDD7-4DF4-9F67-C2334566FC18} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Thorlabs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.0
- Released
- February 18, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- June 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.PCD1K
- MSI product code
- {2E27C742-EDD7-4DF4-9F67-C2334566FC18}
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Frequently asked questions
Is PockelsCellDriver free?
PockelsCellDriver is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PockelsCellDriver safe to download?
The download comes from thin01mstroc282prod.dxcloud.episerver.net; 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 PockelsCellDriver 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 PockelsCellDriver be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PockelsCellDriver run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.