NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free and open source screen reader for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Providing feedback via synthetic speech and Braille, it enables blind or vision impaired people to access computers running Windows for no more cost than a sighted person. NVDA is developed by NV Access, with contributions from the community.
Publisher’s description
What is NVDA Beta?
NVDA Beta is an open-source program for Windows from NV Access. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). It needs Windows 10 1507 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.3beta6, released on October 24, 2026. 45 versions are listed since June 5, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 32 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nvaccess/nvda) has 2,666 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “NVDA, the free and open source Screen Reader for Microsoft Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 32 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: NVDA Beta is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NVDA Beta safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
407CD4AFB19D72B533C7A88A7EDA86FB38D8AA753134B1000A4B6F6275FC172D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the nvaccess/nvda repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis9
- Code review8
- Branch protection4
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 45 versions ›45 versions over 1 year · about 32 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.3beta6Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.3beta5 | October 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.3beta4 | October 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.3beta3 | October 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.3beta1 | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2rc2 | October 2, 2026 | 64.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2rc1 | August 25, 2026 | 64.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2beta9 | July 30, 2026 | 64.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta -envda_2026.3beta6.exe --install-silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NV Access
- Licence
- GPL V2 with exceptions
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nvaccess/nvda
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1507+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.3beta6
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 5, 2025
- Versions listed
- 45
- Updates / year
- 32.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,666
- GitHub forks
- 848
- Website
- nvaccess.org
- winget ID
- NVAccess.NVDA.Beta
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NVDA Beta free?
Yes. NVDA Beta is open-source software under the GPL V2 with exceptions licence.
Is NVDA Beta safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 NVDA Beta 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 NVDA Beta be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does NVDA Beta support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1507 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does NVDA Beta 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 NVDA Beta?
The versions page lists all 45 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 5, 2025.