NVDA version 2021.2

The NVDA screen reader can be downloaded free of charge by anyone. We do this because we believe everyone, especially the world’s poorest blind people deserve access to computers and a way out of poverty. If you have the means, no matter how big or small, please consider making a donation before downloading NVDA. We rely on donations and grants to continue improving NVDA and to ensure it remains compatible with the world’s rapidly changing technology.

Please note: NVDA is only available for PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and later. If you require a version of NVDA that can still run on Windows XP or Vista, please download the much older NVDA 2017.3 for Windows XP instead. NV Access does not however recommend or support running this older version on newer Operating systems.

Donation Options

Also available on iOS, VoiceOver is Apple’s free screen-reading solution made for Mac OS X, and it’s probably one of the best on this list. In addition to having very deep, OS-level integration, VoiceOver also has features like braille support and functions tailored specifically to Mac hardware like a “Rotor” function mapped to the touchpad and gestures. NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free “screen reader” which enables blind and vision impaired people to independently use the Windows Operating system. It reads the text on the screen in a computerised voice. You can control what is read to you by moving the cursor to the relevant area of text with a mouse or the arrows on your keyboard. This is a paid-for screen reader but you can download a JAWS trial which will run for 40 minutes. NVDA for Windows. NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) is a free, open source screen reader for Windows computers. It is the second most used desktop screen reader and, like Jaws, also works well with all popular browsers.

If you wish to donate, you can make a secure payment by credit card or by PayPal account. Amounts are in Australian dollars (AUD). Australian donations over $2.00 are tax-deductible.

NVDA Productivity Bundle

While downloading NVDA, take your skills to the next level with the “NVDA Productivity Bundle”. We’ve packaged all our popular training modules AND telephone support into one convenient package – and at a discount!

Interested in Audio or Braille training? They’re also available in The NV Access Shop.

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NVDA Community Resources

NVDA has a vibrant user community around it. The following are compiled by NV Access and the community and provided as a resource to users. They are not officially endorsed by NV Access. For more links to community supported resources including popular NVDA email lists, please see the “Email support” heading below.

Need support with your download?

Free user guide

You can access the User Guide at any time under “Help” in the NVDA menu. Press either INSERT and the “N” key, or CAPS LOCK and the “N” key to open the NVDA menu. Alternatively, click on the NVDA icon in the task bar.

View user Guide

Training

Start with “Basic Training for NVDA”, available in electronic text, human-read audio or Braille. Move on to our Microsoft Office with NVDA modules, or bundle everything along with telephone support in the “NVDA Productivity Bundle”. Suitable for new or existing users wishing to improve proficiency.

Explore Training Modules

Email Support

There are a number of community-run email lists where NVDA users can answer each other’s questions. There are lists for various locations and languages available.

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Phone Support

Purchase NVDA Telephone Support and get the help you need when you need it via the phone. Our experts can answer questions, walk you through completing a task or even resolve an issue for you by remotely accessing your computer.

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The Facts

Millions of People

There are 285 million blind & vision impaired people in the world. They all have amazing gifts to contribute to society, but they need the right tools to realise their dreams.

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Technology Is The Key

Technology opens up so many doors. But for those of us without sight, computers don’t work straight out of the box. Software called a “screen reader” is needed to translate visual information verbally, so we can make sense of what is on screen.

The Issue

Unfortunately many screen readers cost thousands of dollars — often more than the computer itself. This holds millions of people back from affording to use a computer and discovering their potential.

A Free Solution

We have spent the last 12 years developing the global solution: a free, high quality screen reader, accessible to all! We have already enabled 100,000+ people to gain freedom, education and employment!

How to get involved

Our Manifesto

• Access to technology no matter your language, location or financial situation
• Quality over growth, access over profit
• Software by the blind, for the blind
• Ensuring innovation + preventing stagnation through competition
• Uncompromising Quality Software
• Serving minorities, not just the majority consumer

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What our USERS SAY

“I am so thankful for the creation of NVDA. It has really changed my life. With NVDA, I do not have to worry about spending tons of extra money on third party software to use a computer. I can purchase any new computer that I want, and I can use it for the same cost as a sighted person.”

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– Reina Brown, United States