Ghostscript for Windows (64-bit)

Ghostscript for Windows is an interpreter for PostScript® and Portable Document Format (PDF) files. GPL Ghostscript for Windows PC is a high-performance PostScript and PDF interpreter and rendering engine that includes the most comprehensive set of page description languages (PDLs) available today, as well as technology conversion capabilities for PDF, PostScript, PCL, and XPS languages.

It has been actively developed for over 20 years and has an extremely versatile feature set that can be deployed across a wide range of platforms, modules, and end uses (embedding in hardware, as an engine in document management systems, integrating cloud solutions, and as an engine in leading PDF generators and tools).

GPL Ghostscript 64-bit version includes a PostScript interpreter layer and a graphics library. Because the graphics library is used by all of the products in the family, these technologies are commonly referred to as Ghostscript rather than the more accurate GhostPDL.

Binaries for the program and (see below) GhostPDF (included in the binaries) for various systems can be downloaded from this page. The source is available in both the Ghostscript and GhostPDL downloads from the same website.

What are GhostPDL, GhostPCL, and GhostXPS?

The graphics library from the program is also utilized in numerous product variations, including GhostPCL and GhostXPS. These are interpreters for PCL and XPS files, respectively. Customers who license all product variants can use GhostPDL to get this one archive, which includes all versions in one download.

How do I install GhostScript on Windows?

Get the newest version. If you're not sure whether you want the 32bit or 64bit version, choose the 32bit version. Once downloaded, launch the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 

How can I view a PDF (or PostScript) with Ghostscript on Windows?

Install the program and then open the PDF you want to view in an explorer window. If this does not start the program, you may need to adjust your filetype settings. It is an interpreter, not a viewer. As a result, it provides virtually no user interface.

Looking for Ghostscript 32-bit version? Download here!