GPUpad

by Albert Kalchmairv4.3.1

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A flexible GLSL and HLSL shader editor and IDE.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id houmain.GPUpad --exact --version 4.3.1

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

Silent install command for GPUpad

GPUpad uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

msiexec.exe /i GPUpad-4.3.1-win64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for GPUpad →

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About

A lightweight editor for GLSL and HLSL shaders and a fully-featured IDE for developing GPU based algorithms.

Installers · v4.3.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	user		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 GPUpad.

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 GPUpad on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id houmain.GPUpad --exact --version 4.3.1. winget downloads the installer from Albert Kalchmair and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GPUpad silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id houmain.GPUpad --exact 4.3.1 --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 GPUpad?

GPUpad uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i GPUpad-4.3.1-win64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall GPUpad via winget?

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

Is GPUpad free?

GPUpad is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/houmain/gpupad) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GPUpad 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 GPUpad directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GPUpad up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id houmain.GPUpad --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of GPUpad from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.3.1latest
4.3.0
4.2.0
3.4.1