Relative lets you create relative shortcuts in Windows. As the name implies, relative shortcuts can be moved along with their parent directory tree and still point to the same location within the tree.
Publisher’s description
What is Relative?
Relative is a proprietary program for Windows from Sparks Communications.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 361 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (361 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Relative is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Relative safe to download?
- The file is served by csparks.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3C5275BFFE7C7107B07A00875125607BAE420AF73A3CA0C0E2A29BA86FE73B94· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95Latest | November 22, 2023 | 361 KB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SparksCommunications.Relative -eRelativeSetup-0.95.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sparks Communications
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.95
- Released
- November 22, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- csparks.com
- winget ID
- SparksCommunications.Relative
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Frequently asked questions
Is Relative free?
Relative 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 Relative safe to download?
The download comes from csparks.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 Relative 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 Relative be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Relative run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.