A digital photo manager designed for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows importing photos from disk or camera, organise them by keywords and events, view them in full-window or fullscreen mode, and more.
Note that as of 17 April 2026, the recentmost Windows version (0.7.2) lags far behind the recentmost Linux version (0.32.15).
Publisher’s description
What is Shotwell?
Shotwell by GNOME and Yorba Foundation is open-source Windows software in the photo editors category. It ranks 44th by popularity among photo editors in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 8.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (8.4 MB)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Shotwell is an open-source photo editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shotwell safe to download?
- The file is served by download.gnome.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3B372BB6E18EBB878535759B620E45A2B1ADF30FDD89F85BB44DCD01CD86889E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.2Latest | September 10, 2010 | 8.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gnome.Shotwell -eshotwell-setup-0.7.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.gnome.ShotwellInformation
- Publisher
- GNOME and Yorba Foundation
- Category
- Photo editors
- Licence
- LGPLv2.1
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.7.2
- Released
- September 10, 2010
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- download.gnome.org
- winget ID
- gnome.Shotwell
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shotwell free?
Yes. Shotwell is open-source software under the LGPLv2.1 licence.
Is Shotwell safe to download?
The download comes from download.gnome.org, 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 Shotwell 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 Shotwell be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shotwell run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Shotwell?
Pinta, Natron, Upscayl, XnView MP and ART. The alternatives page compares them.
