Package Files and Software in Installers for Easy Distribution

Paquet Builder 2025.2 Released!

🚀 February 12th, 2025: We are pleased to announce the release of Paquet Builder version 2025.2, with a lot of new features: 7-Zip 24, rewritten UI, new C compiler, image support, enhanced EXE code signing and many more enhancements.

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Create Custom Installer Packages

Effortlessly package files, build advanced Windows installers, and create professional-grade setup routines. Paquet Builder empowers you to generate updates, patches, and self-extracting .exe installers for seamless online distribution.

Comprehensive Installer Tool

Create tailored installer packages to bundle any document or program files. Combine MSI and MSP setup files, or integrate databases and multimedia presentations into a single installer for easy distribution.

Seamless Web Distribution

Generate lightweight, self-extracting .exe packages designed for online sharing. Simplify updates and patches while maintaining a professional user experience for your software installers.

Compress Files and Software into Compact Installers

Maximize efficiency with Paquet Builder's advanced compression and create compact, high-performance Windows installers. Save bandwidth, optimize storage, and simplify file distribution with powerful self-extracting EXE packages.

High-Performance Compression

Leverage cutting-edge algorithms like LZMA2, BCJ2 filter, and PPMD for high-ratio compression giving the smallest possible file size for your Windows installers. Multi-core processing ensures lightning-fast compression.

Easy File Conversion

Quickly transform your .7z archives into Self-Extracting EXE (SFX) files. Simplify file sharing and distribution while preserving the integrity and compactness of your content.

Customize Your Installers for a Unique User Experience

Design and control every aspect of your Windows installers with Paquet Builder. From custom user interfaces to seamless compatibility, deliver professional-grade installers tailored to your brand and audience.

Personalized Installer Design

Create modern Windows wizard-style self-extracting archives and customize every detail: user interfaces, splash screens, dialogs, icons, versioning, and more. Make your installers a true reflection of your brand.

Seamless Compatibility and Branding

Ensure compatibility with all major Windows versions, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7. Integrate your company information, advertisements, and logos directly into the installer for consistent branding.

Full Control Over Package Behavior and Functionality

Take complete control of your installers with Paquet Builder. Configure custom actions, manage file organization, and create tailored installation experiences for your users.

Custom Actions and Flexibility

Add and visually configure custom actions to perform advanced tasks: prompt users, detect system configurations, modify registry keys, manage XML and .ini files, execute programs, and much more. Tailor your installers to any scenario.

Organized and Silent Installations

Organize files into components, set destination paths, and create silent installers or enable silent modes via command-line. Provide end-users with component selection options and advanced file extraction conditions.

Protect Your Files and Ensure Content Integrity

Secure your installer packages with advanced protection features, ensuring file integrity, authenticity, and reliable installations for your users.

Advanced File Security

Safeguard your files with password protection, data integrity checks (CRC32), and size verification. Use 7-Zip AES and filename encryption for an additional layer of security.

Authenticity and Reliability

Digitally sign your installers with SHA-512 or SHA-256 Authenticode certificates to ensure compatibility with Windows UAC. Get Full support for Azure Trusted Signing. Protect against truncated or corrupted downloads for a seamless installation experience.

Create Multilingual Distributions with Ease

Expand your reach with Paquet Builder's multilingual support. Develop localized installers for international audiences with full Unicode compatibility and customizable text options.

Installer Multilingual Support

Create multilingual installers with built-in support for French, German, Spanish, and more. Easily localize your installers into additional languages to cater to a global audience.

Full Unicode Compatibility

Ensure your installers are compatible with all languages thanks to full Unicode support. Customize displayed text to meet specific localization requirements and provide a user-friendly experience.

Automate Installer Creation with Batch Processing

Streamline your workflow with Paquet Builder's automation features. Batch-build self-extracting installers and take control with command-line support for efficient and customizable processes.

Command-Line Automation

Create installers silently using command-line builds, file inclusion/exclusion masks, and batch processing. Paquet Builder's console compiler simplifies automated workflows with exit code handling.

Text-Based Directive Customization

Control every aspect of your installer projects externally using text-based directive files. Customize builds to fit your specific needs and save time on repetitive tasks.

Get Started with Powerful Installer Tools

Transform your distribution process with our advanced installer builder.

Create professional 7z Self-Extracting packages tailored to your needs.

Key Advantages of Using Paquet Builder for Your Installers

Easily Design Your Installer Packages

Design installer packages effortlessly without scripting. Use an intuitive interface to visually perform tasks, save projects, and enhance workflows with directives or command-line options.

Compact EXE File Sizes

Build highly efficient and lightweight self-extracting EXE installers with minimal overhead (under 600KB), offering exceptional performance and features.

32-bit and 64-bit Installers

Create dual-support installers for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications, including seamless integration with the 64-bit Windows registry.

Fast Installer Creation

Quickly build basic installers in minutes. Start a project, add files, and build instantly. Advanced options are available for further customization.

Stand-Alone Applications

Generate self-extracting installers that work independently on Microsoft Windows without third-party dependencies, ensuring reliability.

What is a Self-Extracting Distribution?

A self-extracting distribution is a single EXE file with compressed files that extracts itself effortlessly, needing no additional tools.