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NVDA

NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access) is a free, open source screen reader for Windows that enables blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications. It supports popular applications, multiple languages, braille displays, and includes features such as built-in speech synthesizer, OCR, and an add-on store.
Latest: 2025.3.2
Last checked: Feb 28, 2026 10:46am
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License: Free, open sourceInstaller: Talking installerWinget: Available
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Version & Lifecycle

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Current: 2025.3.2 N-2: 2025.3 Avg cadence: Every 24 days

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screen reader accessibility Windows open source assistive technology braille speech synthesizer

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Community Notes

Command-line note • January 16, 2026
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NVDA – Command-line note

To silently install NVDA for enterprise deployment, run nvda_YYYY.X.exe --minimal --install-silent, which suppresses prompts (except UAC), skips the startup sound, and installs without launching the application afterward.

Release Notes & Updates

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Packaging Notes

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NVDA can run entirely from a USB flash drive or other portable media without installation

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NV Access is the creator and maintainer of NVDA. The software meets WCAG 2.2 level AA and complies with Section 508 and EN301 549 accessibility standards. It supports Windows 10 and later.