Build Windows installers without writing installer scripts.
Build polished Windows installers without writing installer scripts. Add your application files, configure the installer, customize its appearance, preview the result, and build a single setup executable.
Why MiniSetup Studio?
Built to make Windows installer creation clear and practical.
Control how your application is installed.
- Installation scopeConfigure per-machine installation and administrator requirements.
- Destination folderSet the default application installation path.
- ShortcutsChoose Desktop, Start Menu, and uninstall shortcuts.
- Registry entriesInclude application-specific registry configuration.
- Password protectionProtect an installer package and provide an optional password hint.
- Finish actionsOptionally launch the application after a successful installation.
Make the installer match your software.
- Custom artworkUse your own banner, logo, setup icon, uninstall icon, and splash image.
- License & readmePresent license terms and additional information during setup.
- Installer musicAdd optional installer music with default playback and volume settings.
- 84 languagesUse the Studio and installer across the built-in 84-language catalog.
- Windows language detectionAutomatically choose a supported language based on Windows settings.
- Light & dark previewInspect the selected installer theme before creating the final build.
Everything you need
Installer creation, appearance, behavior and localization in one Studio.
Single EXE output
Package your application into one self-extracting setup executable for straightforward distribution.
Branding & documents
Add a banner, logo, setup icon, splash screen, license text, readme content, and optional installer music.
Shortcuts & uninstall
Create Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts, add an uninstall shortcut, and include a native uninstaller.
Installer options
Configure install scope, administrator rights, password protection, registry entries, compression, and output path.
84 interface languages
Build with a broad multilingual interface catalog, including right-to-left languages and Windows language matching.
Theme-aware preview
Preview the installer in its selected light or dark theme before building the final package.
Run after installation
Optionally offer to start the installed application when setup finishes, including command-line arguments when needed.
Compression controls
Configure compressed package output, including LZX compression settings for compact distribution packages.
Automatic language selection
The installer can automatically select a supported language based on the Windows user interface language.
See MiniSetup Studio in action.
Explore the project workflow, product and appearance settings, and the generated installer experience.
MiniSetup Studio and the generated installer include 84 built-in interface languages, including right-to-left languages. Automatic selection can follow the Windows display language.
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Download MiniSetup Studio
Get the Windows application or inspect and build from the complete source package.
MiniSetup Studio
Complete Windows application.
MiniSetup Studio source code
Full source code package.