LOG4VIEW is a convenient viewer for XML formated log4net and logging output. It can visualize and filter logging output from various log appenders such as UDP appenders, file appenders or even from a special TCP appender.
LOG4VIEW reads all log messages from the configured log appenders and stores them in an internal buffer. The user decides, which loggers should be displayed at which level. When the user decides to change the filter settings, previously hidden log messages are now displayed and vice versa.
LOG4VIEW is designed to present the logging information to the developer as efficiently and comfortably as possible. Log4View is a pure .NET application, written in C#.
LOG4VIEW allows merging of different log sources in a single view. This can make debugging of distributed applications much easier.
Features:
- Log viewer with multiple open logs
- Dynamically growing logger tree shows all known loggers
- Type and layout of the visualized information is fully customizable
- Font and color of log messages can be individually selected, depending on logger name, log level, message text and other criteria
- Easy configuration of individual logger filter levels
- UDP receiver enables visualization of messages with the original log4net UDP appender
- TCP receiver can be used in conjunction with a special TCP Appender, developed for reliable message transmission to Log4View
- File receiver enables visualization of messages with the log4net File- and RollingFileAppender; can also read rolled files
- Database receiver reads from SQL-Server, Oracle, DB2 and MySQL DBMS
- Can read XML formatted log files as ell as pattern formatted files
- Linked receivers allow direct editing of log4net config settings
- Messages of different receivers can be consolidated in a common window or displayed in separate message windows
- Reads ands shows very large log files (>100000 lines) quickly
- Individual log levels and additional content fields possible
Publisher’s description
What is Log4View?
Log4View by PROSA GmbH is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 140.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,066 times. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .msv, .xlog and .lvc.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Log4View is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Log4View safe to download?
- The file is served by log4view.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6C6413C8742CC9E893BF921D2FF4BD75CEE0A1B91D46168BAA38DF2E3AA289E7· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1.51Latest | January 13, 2024 | 140.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PROSA.Log4View -echoco install log4view -yLog4ViewSetup.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {44DB5F57-1667-4697-A7F9-51458E77982E} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PROSA GmbH
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 2.1.1.51
- Released
- January 13, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,066
- Website
- log4view.com
- winget ID
- PROSA.Log4View
- Chocolatey package
- log4view
- MSI product code
- {44DB5F57-1667-4697-A7F9-51458E77982E}
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Log4View free?
Log4View 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 Log4View safe to download?
The download comes from log4view.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 Log4View 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 Log4View be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Log4View run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.