A local print bridge for web applications.
Publisher’s description
What is PrintBridge?
PrintBridge is an open-source pdf tool program for Windows from Vergil. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 0.2.6, released on August 20, 2026. 3 versions are listed since August 11, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (vergil-lai/print-bridge) has 58 stars. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source local print agent that enables silent printing from web applications.一个开源本地打印代理，让 Web 应用实现稳定的静默打印。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PrintBridge is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PrintBridge 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:
4C9E0673531AE9D166B349B6ED4D9B26CD349A1B1B7B4D281D5066BE9614A27D· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.6Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.5 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.3 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vergil.PrintBridge -emsiexec /i PrintBridge_0.2.6_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E09CD6A7-E0FF-496E-AD79-21F093184AEF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Vergil
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vergil-lai/print-bridge
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.6
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 58
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Vergil.PrintBridge
- MSI product code
- {E09CD6A7-E0FF-496E-AD79-21F093184AEF}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to PrintBridge
See all ›-
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit)26.002.22031The free global standard for reliably viewing, printing, signing, and commenting on PDF documents.Proprietary694.6M ↓ -
Open source701.7K ↓ -
Open source556.2K ↓ -
Proprietary4.2M ↓ -
Free514.9K ↓ -
Open source24.1K ↓ -
Open source6.9K ↓ -
pympress1.8.6Pympress is a PDF presentation tool designed for dual-screen setups such as presentations and public talks. Highly configurable, fully-featured, and portable.Open source5.5K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is PrintBridge free?
Yes. PrintBridge is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is PrintBridge 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 PrintBridge 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 PrintBridge be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PrintBridge 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 PrintBridge?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 11, 2026.
What are alternatives to PrintBridge?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
