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?
NVDA is an open-source program for Windows from NV Access.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 64.5 MB. It needs Windows 10 1507 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.2, released on October 7, 2026. 47 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: NVDA is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NVDA safe to download?
- The file is served by download.nvaccess.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F3F8D29974A88D687B3C4809BE192219EC579C5BDABCDA5AAF53635288BCA824· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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
Recent versions
All 47 versions ›47 versions over 6 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.2Latest | October 7, 2026 | 64.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1.1 | May 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.1 | May 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3.3 | February 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3.2 | November 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3.1 | October 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.3 | September 15, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2025.2 | August 12, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NVAccess.NVDA -envda_2026.2.exe --install-silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NV Access
- Licence
- GPL V2 with exceptions
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1507+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.2
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 47
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- Website
- nvaccess.org
- winget ID
- NVAccess.NVDA
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Frequently asked questions
Is NVDA free?
Yes. NVDA is open-source software under the GPL V2 with exceptions licence.
Is NVDA safe to download?
The download comes from download.nvaccess.org, 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does NVDA support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1507 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does NVDA 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?
The versions page lists all 47 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
