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OpenReader

by Sparsh Samv1.2.7

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A privacy-first, local-only PDF reader and utility for Windows.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id SparshSam.OpenReader --exact --version 1.2.7

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for OpenReader

OpenReader uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
OpenReader-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for OpenReader →

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About

OpenReader reads, searches, copies, merges, splits, extracts, and compresses PDF files locally without uploading documents.

Installers · v1.2.7

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for OpenReader.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenReader on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SparshSam.OpenReader --exact --version 1.2.7. winget downloads the installer from Sparsh Sam and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install OpenReader silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SparshSam.OpenReader --exact 1.2.7 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for OpenReader?
OpenReader uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: OpenReader-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall OpenReader via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id SparshSam.OpenReader --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from OpenReader's Apps & Features entry.
Is OpenReader free?
OpenReader is distributed under AGPL-3.0-only. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/sparshsam/openreader) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does OpenReader work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls OpenReader directly from the publisher.
How do I keep OpenReader up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id SparshSam.OpenReader --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of OpenReader from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.2.7latest
  • 1.2.2