Windows installation
PhotoCraft for Windows — MSI, x64, ARM64 and x86
Use Windows System type to choose the architecture. Then decide whether you want an installer or a portable folder.
Choose x64, ARM64 or x86
Open Settings → System → About. Under System type, look for an x64-based processor, ARM-based processor, or a 32-bit system. Use x64 for a 64-bit Intel/AMD PC, ARM64 for Windows on ARM, and x86 for a 32-bit installation. Do not choose by laptop brand or screen size.
Download links below point directly to the official v0.7.0 GitHub release, checked on 2026-10-11. Newer releases may be available after this date; read the latest release notes (opens a new tab) before installing.
| Architecture | MSI installer | Portable ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| X64 | Download x64 MSI (opens a new tab) (64.6 MB) | Download x64 ZIP (opens a new tab) (76.8 MB) |
| ARM64 | Download arm64 MSI (opens a new tab) (60.7 MB) | Download arm64 ZIP (opens a new tab) (73.2 MB) |
| X86 | Download x86 MSI (opens a new tab) (62.8 MB) | Download x86 ZIP (opens a new tab) (73.5 MB) |
A file ending in .msi is the Windows setup package. GitHub’s Source code attachments are development files, not installers.
Official sources: Latest GitHub release (opens a new tab) · Packaging documentation (opens a new tab).
Install and check the first launch
- Close any PhotoCraft instance and keep your working documents saved.
- Verify the downloaded file against the matching release manifest.
- Open the MSI and read the installer prompts. The documented MSI is a per-machine installation; your device policy may require administrator authorization.
- Complete setup and open PhotoCraft from the Start menu. Record the version shown in Help → About PhotoCraft.
- Open a small image copy, make one edit, save to a new file and reopen it.
For a ZIP, follow the portable guide instead of the MSI steps. Use a persistent writable folder so preferences and recovery data can be retained.
If Windows warns or the app will not open
Read the exact Windows message before taking action. A reputation warning, a policy restriction and a wrong-architecture error need different responses. Check the official release URL, file name and checksum; inspect publisher/signature information where Windows provides it.
The README describes signed Windows releases. This guide has not independently validated a particular downloaded executable’s signature, so it does not guarantee a warning-free launch. Follow your organization’s software rules on a managed device.
For a repeatable failure, search the official issue tracker (opens a new tab) with the error wording. A useful report includes Windows version, System type, PhotoCraft version, MSI or ZIP file name, and the steps that failed. Once it opens, continue to your first edit.
Official sources: PhotoCraft README (opens a new tab) · Issue tracker (opens a new tab).