ReadPaper is a free and easy-to-use desktop client for Windows and macOS with powerful PDF reading, note management and group study features that can assist you in collecting, managing, and citing various research resources such as journals and books.
Publisher’s description
What is ReadPaper?
ReadPaper is a proprietary image viewer program for Windows from readpaper.com.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 66.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ReadPaper is an image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ReadPaper safe to download?
- The file is served by download.readpapers.cn; 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:
826AAF55D9262F89B27B18E069CC45E2D8E68A417542BDC404436C2E8AC37915· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.29.0Latest | May 22, 2024 | 66.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IDEA.ReadPaper -eReadPaper-1.29.0-win-ia32.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- readpaper.com
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.29.0
- Released
- May 22, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- readpaper.com
- winget ID
- IDEA.ReadPaper
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Frequently asked questions
Is ReadPaper free?
ReadPaper 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 ReadPaper safe to download?
The download comes from download.readpapers.cn; 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 ReadPaper 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 ReadPaper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ReadPaper run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to ReadPaper?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
