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NVDA 2026.1beta5 available for testing

Beta5 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback using our issue reporting process. By installing the beta you will be… Read More

In-Process 27th February 2026

We’ve got a bumper issue for you this week! Starting with both a new release, and a new beta! Plus, a reminder of the value of the official NVDA user email group; thanks to our friends in Germany; the community has kicked off our #NVDA20 celebrations, and we follow Darrell on his work week using… Read More

NVDA 2026.1beta4 available for testing

Beta4 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback using our issue reporting process. By installing the beta you will be… Read More

NVDA 2026.1beta3 available for testing

Beta3 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback using our issue reporting process. By installing the beta you will be… Read More

NVDA 2025.3.3 Released

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2025.3.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Highlights This is a patch release to fix a security issue. Important Note: Please note, after updating any software, it is a good… Read More

In-Process 10th February 2026

Welcome to February and welcome to the first beta cycle of the year! It’s big, so let’s dive right in: NVDA 2026.1 Beta TWO now available Checking running programs at startup NVDA 2026.1 and add-ons NVDA 2026.1 Beta TWO now available Last week, we released Beta 1 of NVDA 2026.1 for download and testing. Before… Read More

NVDA 2026.1beta2 available for testing

Beta2 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback using our issue reporting process. By installing the beta you will be… Read More

NVDA 2026.1beta1 available for testing

Beta1 of NVDA 2026.1 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome you to download the beta and provide feedback using our issue reporting process. By installing the beta you will be… Read More

In-Process 23rd January 2026

Welcome to 2026! It’s a big year for NV Access as we will be celebrating NVDA’s 20th anniversary! More to come on that as we move through the year. For all those who wrote to us over the last few weeks, I think we’ve caught up with our correspondence now. If you are still waiting… Read More

In-Process 16th December 2025

Welcome to the last In-Process of the year! We hope you’ve had a wonderful 2025, and we’re excited to share a couple of final tips and videos to make you smile over the holidays. But first, let’s ensure you can keep going through the new year period with NVDA: Holiday Season Trading Hours NVDA with… Read More