Scholaread is committed to creating a premier academic reading experience, helping every scholar enhance the value of their time.
Amidst the sea of knowledge, countless papers and scholarly works serve as lighthouses guiding our intellectual journey. We aim to reshape academic reading, enabling scholars to navigate more smoothly and sail towards a broader and more distant future.
By utilizing advanced PDF layout parsing algorithms, we convert complexly formatted literature into clean, screen-friendly formats, allowing reading to transcend device limitations, and ensuring text, graphics, formulas, and tables are displayed with clarity. Our paragraph-by-paragraph full-text translations not only make reading more fluid but also allow the transfer of knowledge to transcend language barriers. We firmly believe that every paper has its value, and every piece of research deserves recognition. We hope that scholars around the globe can overcome linguistic obstacles and collectively contribute to the advancement of the world.
In the future, Scholaread will also provide a more comprehensive literature management solution, ensuring an efficient linkage between reading and writing so that every ounce of effort in scientific research is preserved and reflected.
The path to scientific discovery, though rugged and lengthy, can be made broader and brighter with technological innovation. Scholaread aspires to be an indispensable tool for scholars worldwide, ensuring that every precious minute is spent productively.
We sincerely welcome you and your colleagues, peers, study groups, and anyone interested to share in the Scholaread experience!
Publisher’s description
What is Scholaread?
Scholaread by Astronet Technology PTE LTD is proprietary Windows software in the image viewers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 189.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.87, released on October 16, 2026. The version history goes back to February 19, 2025: 48 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 29 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .pdf and .caj. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 29 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Scholaread is an image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scholaread safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.scholaread.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6A53F772492B07ECF07A21971216C2D494867FFACF47106CF5CB544269F1678A· 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 48 versions ›48 versions over 2 years · about 29 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.87Latest | October 16, 2026 | 189.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.86 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.85 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.84 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.83 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.82 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.80 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.78 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Astronet.Scholaread -eScholaread-win-x64-1.1.87.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Astronet Technology PTE LTD
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.87
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 48
- Updates / year
- 29
- Website
- scholaread.com
- winget ID
- Astronet.Scholaread
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scholaread free?
Scholaread 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 Scholaread safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.scholaread.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 Scholaread 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 Scholaread be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Scholaread run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Scholaread?
The versions page lists all 48 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 19, 2025.
Can I use Scholaread without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Scholaread?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
