Shutter is a multifunctional scheduling utility, which has a user friendly and easy-to-use interface and supports many different Events and Actions.
Available events: Countdown, On Time, Winamp Stops, CPU Usage, Network Usage, Hard Disk Usage, User Inactive, Battery Low, Window, Process, Ping Stops, File Size Limit, Lid.
Available actions: Shutdown, Reboot, Log Off, Lock Workstation, Sleep, Hibernate, Turn Off Monitor, Screen Saver, Volume Control, Hang Up Modem, Alarm, Message, Play Sound, Run Program, Open File, Close Window, Kill Process.
Desktop links can be created to execute any of the supported actions directly from desktop. Web Interface allows remote execution of actions and displays run-time information about the computer: Up Time, List of Processes, Screenshot of a Desktop, Program Execution, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Shutter?
Shutter by den4b Team is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 3.5 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 4.9, released on September 15, 2026. The version history goes back to March 31, 2020: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.9 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (3.5 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Shutter is an open-source system utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shutter safe to download?
- The file is served by den4b.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
71DAE2560578BCC82E34F48A399ED850C367E7B6AC72F6A0DEC94A98301A1ECD· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 6 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9Latest | September 15, 2026 | 3.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8 | September 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.7.0.0 | November 15, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.6.0.0 | October 15, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.5.0.0 | March 19, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.0.0 | March 31, 2020 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id den4b.Shutter -escoop install extras/shutter4.9 /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- den4b Team
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- CC-BY-NC-ND-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.9
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 8, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- Website
- den4b.com
- winget ID
- den4b.Shutter
- Scoop package
- extras/shutter
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shutter free?
Yes. Shutter is open-source software under the CC-BY-NC-ND-3.0 licence.
Is Shutter safe to download?
The download comes from den4b.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 Shutter 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 Shutter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shutter run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Shutter?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2020.
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