WinGPG is a tray-based classical Windows application, Windows NT Explorer shell extension, and a classic GPGv2 distribution, intended for GPG and PGP files.
Publisher’s description
What is WinGPG?
WinGPG is a free encryption program for Windows from Scand Ltd..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: WinGPG is a free encryption tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinGPG safe to download?
- The file is served by s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.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:
AB010F160446052E7A9504828028F46C4BEE68D22510D3513F44A06E863975E6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Latest | October 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Scand.WinGPG -eWinGPG-2.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scand Ltd.
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0
- Released
- October 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- scand.com
- winget ID
- Scand.WinGPG
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinGPG free?
Yes. WinGPG is free to use.
Is WinGPG safe to download?
The download comes from s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.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 WinGPG 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 WinGPG be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WinGPG run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to WinGPG?
Cryptomator, Keybase, GNU Privacy Guard, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
