QPDF

by QPDFv12.3.2

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

QPDF is a command-line tool and C++ library that performs content-preserving transformations on PDF files.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id QPDF.QPDF --exact --version 12.3.2

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

Silent install command for QPDF

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

qpdf-12.3.2-msvc64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for QPDF →

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Installers · v12.3.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	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 QPDF.

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 QPDF on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id QPDF.QPDF --exact --version 12.3.2. winget downloads the installer from QPDF and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install QPDF silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id QPDF.QPDF --exact 12.3.2 --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 QPDF?

QPDF uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: qpdf-12.3.2-msvc64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall QPDF via winget?

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

Is QPDF free?

QPDF is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://qpdf.sourceforge.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does QPDF 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 QPDF directly from the publisher.

How do I keep QPDF up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id QPDF.QPDF --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of QPDF from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

12.3.2latest
12.2.0
12.1.0
12.0.0
11.10.1
11.10.0
11.9.1
11.6.3