SageThumbs

by Cherubic Softwarev2.0.0.23

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A powerful shell extension allowing to preview enormous amount of image formats directly in Windows Explorer.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id CherubicSoftware.SageThumbs --exact --version 2.0.0.23

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for SageThumbs

SageThumbs uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86)

installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for SageThumbs →

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About

A powerful shell extension allowing to preview enormous amount of image formats directly in Windows Explorer. Note that the program has not been updated since 2017 and lacks support for e.g. WebP and JPG2000.

Installers · v2.0.0.23

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for SageThumbs.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SageThumbs on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id CherubicSoftware.SageThumbs --exact --version 2.0.0.23. winget downloads the installer from Cherubic Software and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SageThumbs silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id CherubicSoftware.SageThumbs --exact 2.0.0.23 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for SageThumbs?

SageThumbs uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall SageThumbs via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id CherubicSoftware.SageThumbs --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SageThumbs's Apps & Features entry.

Is SageThumbs free?

SageThumbs is distributed under GPLv2. Refer to the publisher (https://www.cherubicsoft.com/en/projects/sagethumbs/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SageThumbs work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SageThumbs directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SageThumbs up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id CherubicSoftware.SageThumbs --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of SageThumbs from microsoft/winget-pkgs.