GNOME Papers PDF reader

by harshmishrahm01v1.0.0

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

A modern, native Windows port of the GNOME Papers document viewer for PDFs, DjVu, Comic Books, and TIFFs.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Papers.PDF.Desktop --exact --version 1.0.0

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

Silent install command for GNOME Papers PDF reader

GNOME Papers PDF reader uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

papers-51.alpha-installer-x64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for GNOME Papers PDF reader →

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About

Description: |

GNOME Papers is a modern document viewer designed for the GNOME desktop environment, now ported natively to Windows. It supports viewing multiple document formats, including PDF, DjVu, TIFF, and Comic Book Archives (CBR/CBZ).

Features:

- Native Windows Integration: Compiled natively using the UCRT64 toolchain.

- Platform Abstraction Layer: Custom Win32 platform integration for smooth gestures, scroll adjustments, and window rendering.

- File Associations: Automatically registers with Windows Default Apps for seamless double-click opening.

- Suppressed Console: Launches directly as a native GUI application without command prompt windows.

- Self-Contained: Includes all necessary GTK4, Libadwaita, Poppler, and icon assets.

Installers · v1.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		Direct

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 GNOME Papers PDF reader.

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 GNOME Papers PDF reader on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Papers.PDF.Desktop --exact --version 1.0.0. winget downloads the installer from harshmishrahm01 and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GNOME Papers PDF reader silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Papers.PDF.Desktop --exact 1.0.0 --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 GNOME Papers PDF reader?

GNOME Papers PDF reader uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: papers-51.alpha-installer-x64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall GNOME Papers PDF reader via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Papers.PDF.Desktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GNOME Papers PDF reader's Apps & Features entry.

Is GNOME Papers PDF reader free?

GNOME Papers PDF reader is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/cosmicvi/papers-for-windows) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GNOME Papers PDF reader 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 GNOME Papers PDF reader directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GNOME Papers PDF reader up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Papers.PDF.Desktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of GNOME Papers PDF reader from microsoft/winget-pkgs.