HardCopy Pro

HardCopy Pro 4.18.0

HardCopy Pro is a versatile, easy to use screen capture utility for Windows. It can capture rectangular screen areas and whole windows.

  • By DeskSoft
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Aug 15, 2025
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About HardCopy Pro

HardCopy Pro is a versatile, easy to use screen capture utility for Windows. It can capture rectangular screen areas and whole windows.
The captured images can be cropped very easily and the color depth can be changed to any desired value from monochrome to true color.
Images can be printed, saved, copied to the clipboard, emailed, edited with any image editing program, etc.
Many options allow the customization of all these actions to individual user needs.

Key Features:

  • Captures rectangular areas, whole windows, the active window or the entire screen
  • Easy cropping and adjustment of the color depth of captured images
  • Simple editing and drawing functions
  • Mouse cursor can be captured
  • Images can be saved, copied, edited, printed, emailed and sent to any destination (e.g. MS Word)
  • Drag & Drop the "Save As" or "Save" button to any folder, program, email, etc. to send the image to that program or location
  • Supported file formats: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
  • Timer for automatic captures
  • Silent installation and uninstallation for mass deployment
  • Now with Windows 10 support!

Technical details

PublisherDeskSoft
Version4.18.0
Release date2025-08-15
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex86
Package IDDeskSoft.HardCopyPro

Install HardCopy Pro from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=DeskSoft.HardCopyPro -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=DeskSoft.HardCopyPro -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=DeskSoft.HardCopyPro -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"HCSetup.exe" -SILENT
Install to a custom folder
"HCSetup.exe" -INSTALL="D:\Apps\HardCopy Pro"

File types supported by HardCopy Pro

HardCopy Pro can open or be associated with 5 file types:

.BMP.GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF

Frequently asked questions

Is HardCopy Pro free?

HardCopy Pro is proprietary software from DeskSoft. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of HardCopy Pro?

The latest version is 4.18.0, released on Aug 15, 2025.

Is it safe to download HardCopy Pro?

The download button links to the official installer published on desksoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f3d3f141bb5c7cecfb2bc185ae677d3657191ce350023fccbbc5d555f2b41322.

Which Windows versions does HardCopy Pro support?

HardCopy Pro runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install HardCopy Pro silently?

Run the offline installer with "HCSetup.exe" -SILENT, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=DeskSoft.HardCopyPro -e --silent.

How do I uninstall HardCopy Pro?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find HardCopy Pro and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=DeskSoft.HardCopyPro -e.

What file types can HardCopy Pro open?

HardCopy Pro supports 5 file types, including .BMP, .GIF, .JPG, .PNG, .TIF.