ArcThumb

by citrussoda-comv0.10.1

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Windows Explorer thumbnail and preview handler for archive files and ebooks.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id CitrusSoda.ArcThumb --exact --version 0.10.1

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

Silent install command for ArcThumb

ArcThumb uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

ArcThumb-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for ArcThumb →

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About

ArcThumb is a Windows Shell Extension that adds thumbnail icons and preview-pane previews to Windows Explorer for archive files and ebooks. When a supported file contains images, ArcThumb decodes the first one and shows it as the file's thumbnail; the preview pane renders a larger version. Supported containers: ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR and their media variants (CBZ, CB7, CBR, CBT), plus ebooks in EPUB, FB2, MOBI, AZW, and AZW3. Images inside are decoded from JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO, and WebP. Optional JPEG XL support is available in custom builds. ArcThumb is a Rust-based successor to CBX Shell and DarkThumbs. A bundled configuration GUI lets you toggle formats, set decode limits, and register or unregister the extension. Installs per-user by default with no administrator privileges; running the installer elevated registers the extension machine-wide instead, which is required when Explorer runs at high integrity (such as Windows Sandbox). Requires Windows 10 or later on x64.

Installers · v0.10.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		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 ArcThumb.

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 ArcThumb on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id CitrusSoda.ArcThumb --exact --version 0.10.1. winget downloads the installer from citrussoda-com and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ArcThumb silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id CitrusSoda.ArcThumb --exact 0.10.1 --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 ArcThumb?

ArcThumb uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: ArcThumb-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall ArcThumb via winget?

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

Is ArcThumb free?

ArcThumb is distributed under MIT OR Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://citrussoda.com/en/arcthumb) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ArcThumb 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 ArcThumb directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ArcThumb up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id CitrusSoda.ArcThumb --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 7 versions of ArcThumb from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.10.1latest
0.10.0
0.9.0
0.8.0
0.7.3
0.7.2
0.7.1