XnConvert is a free cross-platform batch image converter that allows users to automate editing for their massive photo collections. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of XnConvert from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install XnConvert Silently
XnConvert 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://download.xnview.com/XnConvert-win.exe
- Download the XnConvert-win.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: XnConvert-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the XnConvert Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | XnConvert (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | Gougelet Pierre-e |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | XnConvert-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://download.xnview.com/XnConvert-win.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/xnconvert-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-xnconvert-powershell/ |
XnConvert 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://download.xnview.com/XnConvert-win-x64.exe
- Download the XnConvert-win-x64.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: XnConvert-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the XnConvert Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | XnConvert (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | Gougelet Pierre-e |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | XnConvert-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://download.xnview.com/XnConvert-win-x64.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/xnconvert-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-xnconvert-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download link provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a XnConvert Installation Log File
The XnConvert installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
XnConvert 32-bit Silent Install with Logging
XnConvert-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\XnConvert32-Install.log" |
XnConvert 64-bit Silent Install with Logging
XnConvert-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\XnConvert64-Install.log" |
Exclude the XnConvert Desktop Shortcut During Install
The XnConvert installer includes a desktop shortcut by default. If you don’t want the desktop shortcut included during installation, then you can run the following command line switch.
XnConvert 32-bit Silent Install with No Desktop Shortcut
XnConvert-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
XnConvert 64-bit Silent Install with No Desktop Shortcut
XnConvert-win-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Change the XnConvert Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing XnConvert to “C:\XnConvert”
XnConvert (32-bit)
XnConvert-win.exe /DIR="C:\XnConvert" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
XnConvert (64-bit)
XnConvert-win-x64.exe /DIR="C:\XnConvert" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
How to Uninstall XnConvert Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
XnConvert 32-bit Silent Uninstall on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
XnConvert 32-bit Silent Uninstall on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
XnConvert 64-bit Silent Uninstall on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\XnConvert\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.
