Linux Reader™ is a popular and free software product, and it remains non-commercial freeware. Since version 4.0, there are extra features that are available as Linux Reader Pro™.
With Linux Reader Pro™, you can read files from even more file systems, get remote access through an SSH connection, create a virtual drive, export files via FTP, and more.
All significant features of Linux Reader™ remain free: no annoying advertising, no trial mode, no restrictions.
Linux Reader™ and Linux Reader Pro™ provide you with access to files on the following file systems:
- Ext2/3/4
- ReiserFS, Reiser4
- HFS, HFS+(reader)
- FAT, exFAT
- NTFS, ReFS
- UFS2
- RomFS(reader)
- RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 50, 10, and JBOD
- APFS (reader mode)
- ZFS (preview only*)
- XFS (preview only*)
- Hikvision NAS and DVR (preview only*)
* Linux Reader Pro™ license is required to obtain full access to files.
Publisher’s description
What is DiskInternals Linux Reader?
DiskInternals Linux Reader by DiskInternals Research is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 50.6 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 5.3, released on October 7, 2026. The version history goes back to July 29, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .vhd, .vdi, .vmdk, .vhdx and .e01.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DiskInternals Linux Reader is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DiskInternals Linux Reader safe to download?
- The file is served by eu.diskinternals.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CDDCEE0C95B61BA513E33A293951DACA208B54BE994C18A70E5E3226C88CB39F· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3Latest | October 7, 2026 | 50.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2 | August 20, 2026 | 50.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1 | July 10, 2026 | 50.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.24.1 | July 29, 2025 | 50.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DiskInternals.LinuxReader -eLinux_Reader.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DiskInternals Research
- Licence
- Freemium
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.3
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3.4
- Website
- diskinternals.com
- winget ID
- DiskInternals.LinuxReader
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DiskInternals Linux Reader free?
Yes. DiskInternals Linux Reader is free to use.
Is DiskInternals Linux Reader safe to download?
The download comes from eu.diskinternals.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 DiskInternals Linux Reader 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 DiskInternals Linux Reader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DiskInternals Linux Reader 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 DiskInternals Linux Reader?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 29, 2025.