About foton
A font package manager for Windows that works without administrator privileges.
foton 0.1.3
A font package manager for Windows that works without administrator privileges.
- By Nakashima, Makoto
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Aug 29, 2026
What's new in 0.1.3
What's Changed
Added
- Add -V and --version (#267)
- Embed Windows version information in foton.exe (#268)
New Contributors
- @gifnksm-update-bot[bot] made their first contribution in #249
Full Changelog: v0.1.2...v0.1.3
Technical details
| Publisher | Nakashima, Makoto |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Release date | 2026-08-29 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | gifnksm.foton |
Install foton from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=gifnksm.foton -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=gifnksm.foton -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=gifnksm.foton -e
foton version history
0.1.2 Jul 31, 2026
What's Changed
Fixed
- Use zip release assets for cargo binstall on Windows by @gifnksm in #251
- Statically link the CRT in aarch64-pc-windows-msvc builds by @gifnksm in #252
Full Changelog: v0.1.1...v0.1.2
Frequently asked questions
Is foton free?
Yes. foton is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of foton?
The latest version is 0.1.3, released on Aug 29, 2026.
Is it safe to download foton?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with eba54c309050194d1b4d5cc32426b4ee6fc367f94607fffe1895807223db7b35.
Which Windows versions does foton support?
foton runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall foton?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find foton and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=gifnksm.foton -e.
Is there a portable version of foton?
Yes. foton is available as a portable ZIP archive (foton-v0.1.3-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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