The Thorlabs EXULUS software package provides PC control of the Thorlabs EXULUS-SE1, EXULUS-HD2, EXULUS-HD3, EXULUS-HD4, EXULUS-HD2HP, and EXULUS-HD3HP spatial light modulators (SLMs). It includes a graphical user interface for operating the SLMs and ships LabVIEW, C++, and Python SDKs for third-party development support.
Publisher’s description
What is Thorlabs EXULUS?
Thorlabs EXULUS is a proprietary program for Windows from THORLABS Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 30.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.1, released on September 18, 2026. 2 versions are listed since August 5, 2026, each with links to its own installer 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: Thorlabs EXULUS is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Thorlabs EXULUS safe to download?
- The file is served by media.thorlabs.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3B14C385830A643FAABAC3CB2EFFF998EFE713C72377DEA9E9993BF21F0E0224· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | September 18, 2026 | 30.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.EXULUS -ethorlabs-exulus_v1.0.1_setup.zip /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- THORLABS Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.EXULUS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thorlabs EXULUS free?
Thorlabs EXULUS 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 Thorlabs EXULUS safe to download?
The download comes from media.thorlabs.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 Thorlabs EXULUS 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 Thorlabs EXULUS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Thorlabs EXULUS 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 Thorlabs EXULUS?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 5, 2026.