Thanks to the Shadow apps, any under-powered PC, old Mac or smartphone becomes a high-end Windows 10 machine. Start a game in front of the television and finish it on the go. Work with 3D rendering software on a tablet. Give the best you have to give. Anytime.
Publisher’s description
What is Shadow?
Shadow by Shadow is proprietary Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 231.6 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.9.10483, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to April 8, 2025: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Shadow is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shadow safe to download?
- The file is served by update.shadow.tech, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8F507DC71C99FC67EB11AD656CC4ECD058B498D1B48600D32FC1682E0E2BE947· 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 1 year · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9.10483Latest | October 1, 2026 | 231.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10481 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10477 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10475 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10462 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10457 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10433 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.9.10431 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Shadow.Shadow -eShadowPCSetup-9.9.10483.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask shadowInformation
- Publisher
- Shadow
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 9.9.10483
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 13.5
- Website
- shadow.tech
- winget ID
- Shadow.Shadow
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow free?
Shadow 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 Shadow safe to download?
The download comes from update.shadow.tech, 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 Shadow 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 Shadow be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shadow 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 Shadow?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2025.
Can I use Shadow without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Shadow?
AWS Command Line Interface, Syncthing, Dropbox, Rclone and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
