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Publisher’s description
What is Shade?
Shade by Shade Inc is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 111.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.21, released on September 25, 2026. The version history goes back to June 1, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Shade is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shade safe to download?
- The file is served by storage.googleapis.com; 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:
F971D071BE8F7798CE31C580439A420E53D4073890A1941EDE5246D0484ADDCE· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.21Latest | September 25, 2026 | 111.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.19 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.18 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.17 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.16 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Shade.Shade -e"Shade Setup 2.3.21.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask shadeInformation
- Publisher
- Shade Inc
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.3.21
- Released
- September 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Website
- shade.inc
- winget ID
- Shade.Shade
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shade free?
Shade 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 Shade safe to download?
The download comes from storage.googleapis.com; 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 Shade 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 Shade be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shade 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 Shade?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2026.