File Viewer Lite

by Sharpened Productionsv1.5.1

Sharpened.FileViewerLite

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

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

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Sharpened.FileViewerLite --exact --version 1.5.1

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

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About

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!

Installers · v1.5.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	inno	machine		Direct

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install File Viewer Lite on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Sharpened.FileViewerLite --exact --version 1.5.1. winget downloads the installer from Sharpened Productions and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install File Viewer Lite silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Sharpened.FileViewerLite --exact 1.5.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall File Viewer Lite via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Sharpened.FileViewerLite --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from File Viewer Lite's Apps & Features entry.

Is File Viewer Lite free?

File Viewer Lite is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://windowsfileviewer.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does File Viewer Lite 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 File Viewer Lite directly from the publisher.

How do I keep File Viewer Lite up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Sharpened.FileViewerLite --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of File Viewer Lite from microsoft/winget-pkgs.