Shotwell

by GNOME and Yorba Foundationv0.7.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A digital photo manager designed for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows importing photos from disk or camera, organize them by keywords and events, view them in full-window or fullscreen mode, and more.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id gnome.Shotwell --exact --version 0.7.2

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

Silent install command for Shotwell

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

One-line silent install (x86)

shotwell-setup-0.7.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Shotwell →

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Note that as of April 17, 2026, the recentmost Windows version (0.7.2) lags far behind the recentmost Linux version (0.32.15).

Installers · v0.7.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		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 Shotwell.

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 Shotwell on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id gnome.Shotwell --exact --version 0.7.2. winget downloads the installer from GNOME and Yorba Foundation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Shotwell silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id gnome.Shotwell --exact 0.7.2 --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 Shotwell?

Shotwell uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: shotwell-setup-0.7.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Shotwell via winget?

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

Is Shotwell free?

Shotwell is distributed under LGPLv2.1. Refer to the publisher (https://download.gnome.org/binaries/win32/shotwell/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Shotwell 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 Shotwell directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Shotwell up to date?

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