About Pingo
pingo is an experimental lossless and lossy image optimizer (PNG, JPEG, WebP, APNG) designed to be used for web context
Technical details
| Publisher | Cedric Louvrier |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.27.3 |
| Release date | 2026-06-21 |
| License | Freeware |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | CedricLouvrier.Pingo |
Install Pingo from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=CedricLouvrier.Pingo -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=CedricLouvrier.Pingo -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=CedricLouvrier.Pingo -e
Pingo version history
1.25.1 Sep 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is Pingo free?
Yes, Pingo is free to download and use on Windows.
What is the latest version of Pingo?
The latest version is 1.27.3, released on Jun 21, 2026.
Is it safe to download Pingo?
The download button links to the official installer published on css-ig.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c1da2896f38b3003300640b8f320eba7fcbaad428bb12041a9eed5e1d84de0d4.
Which Windows versions does Pingo support?
Pingo runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Pingo?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Pingo and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=CedricLouvrier.Pingo -e.
Is there a portable version of Pingo?
Yes. Pingo is available as a portable ZIP archive (pingo-win64.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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