Safe PDF Viewer is a secure, minimal PDF viewing application designed for controlled environments such as exams with the Safe Exam Browser, where distraction-free and safe document display is crucial.
Features:
- Secure PDF Display
- Minimalistic Interface
- Automated File Overview
- Exam Integration
- Lightweight, secure design tailored for controlled usage.
Ideal for integration with the Safe Exam Browser.
Publisher’s description
What is Safe PDF Viewer?
Safe PDF Viewer is an open-source image viewer program for Windows from Kevin Berger.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Safe PDF Viewer is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Safe PDF Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by gitlab.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3868F89A7D43792BD24C2756230262E6B96CC24B91623BB7D8E2E9B256AE783C· 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91Latest | April 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kevinberger-ch.SafePDFViewer -eSafePDFViewer-Installer-91.exe /VERYSILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kevin Berger
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 91
- Released
- April 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gitlab.com
- winget ID
- kevinberger-ch.SafePDFViewer
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Frequently asked questions
Is Safe PDF Viewer free?
Yes. Safe PDF Viewer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Safe PDF Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from gitlab.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 Safe PDF Viewer 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 Safe PDF Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Safe PDF Viewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Safe PDF Viewer?
ImageGlass, QuickLook, Weasis, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
