CAD Reader is a fast and easy-to-use DXF & DWG drawing viewer, which can open, view, mark, measure, and share your AutoCAD files easily.
Publisher’s description
What is CADReader?
CADReader by Glodon Co. Ltd is proprietary Windows software in the image viewers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 47.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.2.29, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to March 2, 2022: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .dxf and .dwg. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CADReader is an image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CADReader safe to download?
- The file is served by yuntu-f.fastcadreader.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A5320CBB3BBE84D2CBC4525C852598EFEADB86B68397D5EEAFF58049229BA521· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 5 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.2.29Latest | October 9, 2026 | 47.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.8.1.28 | June 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.8.0.27 | May 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.9.26 | February 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.8.25 | January 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.6.23 | October 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.5.22 | September 22, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.7.4.21 | July 8, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Glodon.CADReader -eCADReaderIntl_3.8.2.29.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Glodon Co. Ltd
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.8.2.29
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 2, 2022
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- Website
- cadreader.glodon.com
- winget ID
- Glodon.CADReader
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CADReader free?
CADReader is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is CADReader safe to download?
The download comes from yuntu-f.fastcadreader.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CADReader with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CADReader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CADReader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CADReader?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 2, 2022.
What are alternatives to CADReader?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
