Windows SmartScreen warning on PIX4Dmatic installer

Summary

When installing newly released versions of PIX4Dmatic (as of 2.8.0), Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may display a warning. This article explains why this happens and how to bypass it to complete your installation safely.

Why am I seeing this warning?

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen uses reputation-based protection. When a new version of PIX4Dmatic is released, the newly compiled installer file hasn't yet been downloaded by enough Windows users globally to establish a "safe" reputation in Microsoft’s database.

This is a standard, automated security precaution for new software.

Is it safe?

Yes. Every official Pix4D installer is digitally signed, verified, and completely free of malware. PIX4Dmatic is 100% safe to install.

How to proceed with the installation

To bypass the warning and install PIX4Dmatic, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the downloaded PIX4Dmatic installer.
2. On the blue Windows protected your PC pop-up, click the More info link directly under the warning text.
3. Verify that the publisher is listed as Pix4D.
4. Click the Run anyway button that appears at the bottom-right of the window.

The installation wizard will now launch and proceed normally.