File Viewer Lite 1.5.1

File Viewer Lite is a FREE program that allows you to view over 150 file types on your Windows PC.

  • By Sharpened Productions
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Feb 5, 2021
Download for Windows

About File Viewer Lite

File Viewer Lite is a universal file opener that allows you to open over 150 file types your Windows PC. Simply drag and drop any file or folder onto the application icon or program window. File Viewer Lite can open PDFs, word processing documents, spreadsheets, and many other common file types in their native view. It also can play dozens of audio and video file formats.

If you have a unknown file, File Viewer Lite can open it! In the rare case that File Viewer Lite does not natively support the file format, you can still view the contents of any file in text or hexadecimal view.

  • Text Documents: (.DOC, .DOCX, .WPS, .RTF, .PDF)
  • Spreadsheets: (.XLS, .XLSX, .XLSM, .CSV)
  • Image Files: (.JPG, .GIF, .PNG, .BMP, .PSD)
  • Audio Files: (.AIF, .WAV, .FLAC, .MP3, .OGG)
  • Video Files: (.AVI, .FLV, .MP4, .RM, .3GP)
  • Camera Raw Images: (.DNG, .CR2, .ARW, .NEF, .RAW)
  • Over 100 More Formats!

What's new in 1.5.1

  • Added Italian language support
  • Other minor improvements

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherSharpened Productions
Version1.5.1
Release date2021-02-05
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeinno
Architecturex86
Package IDSharpened.FileViewerLite
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2008.x86

Install File Viewer Lite from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Sharpened.FileViewerLite -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Sharpened.FileViewerLite -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Sharpened.FileViewerLite -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"fvl_setup_151114u.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

Frequently asked questions

Is File Viewer Lite free?

File Viewer Lite is proprietary software from Sharpened Productions. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of File Viewer Lite?

The latest version is 1.5.1, released on Feb 5, 2021.

Is it safe to download File Viewer Lite?

The download button links to the official installer published on objects.liquidweb.services, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 76a6af1a0112e8e9c1412b32f8cdafb8a86ffd578f5de2475badc38489b22cb5.

Which Windows versions does File Viewer Lite support?

File Viewer Lite runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install File Viewer Lite silently?

Run the offline installer with "fvl_setup_151114u.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Sharpened.FileViewerLite -e --silent.

How do I uninstall File Viewer Lite?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find File Viewer Lite and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Sharpened.FileViewerLite -e.