clawPDF

by Andrew Hess // clawSoftv0.9.3

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

clawPDF is an Open Source virtual PDF printer for Windows that can convert any printable file to PDF, PDF/A, PDF/X, PNG, JPEG, TIF or Text.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id clawSoft.clawPDF --exact --version 0.9.3

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

Silent install command for clawPDF

clawPDF uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86)

msiexec.exe /i clawPDF_0.9.3_setup.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for clawPDF →

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Installers · v0.9.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI	-		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 clawPDF.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I install clawPDF on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id clawSoft.clawPDF --exact --version 0.9.3. winget downloads the installer from Andrew Hess // clawSoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install clawPDF silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id clawSoft.clawPDF --exact 0.9.3 --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 clawPDF?

clawPDF uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i clawPDF_0.9.3_setup.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall clawPDF via winget?

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

Is clawPDF free?

clawPDF is distributed under AGPL v3 license. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/clawsoftware/clawPDF) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does clawPDF 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 clawPDF directly from the publisher.

How do I keep clawPDF up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id clawSoft.clawPDF --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of clawPDF from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.9.3latest
0.9.2
0.8.4