Linux ReaderTM is a popular and free software product, and it remains non-commercial freeware. Since version 4.0, there are extra features that are available as Linux Reader ProTM.
With Linux Reader ProTM, you can read files from even more file systems, get remote access through an SSH connection, create a virtual drive, export files via FTP, and more.
All significant features of Linux ReaderTM remain free: no annoying advertising, no trial mode, no restrictions.
Important to Know
Both Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM provide you with safe, read-only access to the source drive. Moreover, Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM bypass file security policies, so you can access any file on a Linux disk.
System requirements for Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11.
Linux ReaderTM Specifications
Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM provide you with access to files on the following file systems:
- Ext2/3/4
- ReiserFS, Reiser4
- HFS, HFS+(reader)
- FAT, exFAT
- NTFS, ReFS
- UFS2
- RomFS(reader)
- RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 50, 10, and JBOD
- APFS (reader mode)
- ZFS (preview only*)
- XFS (preview only*)
- Hikvision NAS and DVR (preview only*)
* Linux Reader ProTM license is required to obtain full access to files.
Linux Reader ProTM Specifications
In addition to the file systems mentioned above, Linux Reader ProTM provides full access to these additional file systems:
- ZFS
- Encrypted APFS
- XFS
- Hikvision NAS and DVR
- Encrypted BitLocker disks
With Linux Reader ProTM, you can also remotely access files via SSH on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, QNX, Mac OS, and other Unix-like file systems.
The brilliant features of Linux Reader ProTM allow you to:
Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM Essentials
Both Linux ReaderTM and Linux Reader ProTM have the following features:
- Read files from all types of hard drives, including SSD, HDD, flash drives, memory cards, and others.
- Read-only access to files in Linux drives, leaving the original files intact.
- Free preview of the contents of files to ensure integrity.
- Access any files on Linux system, bypassing security policies.
- Create a disk image of the drives you have access to. In the event of data loss, you can restore the whole drive from this image. This is the most popular feature and the easiest way to restore a drive, according to Linux ReaderTM users.
For the moment, DiskInternals Linux ReaderTM is the premier software tool on the market, providing you with access from Windows to various Linux file systems like Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, HFS, ReiserFS, and others.
You are welcome to download the free version of Linux ReaderTM right now. This version allows you to upgrade to Linux Reader ProTM.
How to Read Linux Files on Windows
Step-by-step instructions:
- 1. First, you need to download and install Linux ReaderTM .
- 2. Then, run Linux ReaderTM and choose the drive you want to open.
- 3. Linux ReaderTM shows you all the available files, including pictures, videos, documents, and other files. Select any file to preview its content by right-clicking the mouse and choosing "Preview in New Window". Preview is absolutely free and does not oblige you to pay anything.
- 4. You can save files from Linux to Windows:
- 5. To access files remotely via SSH protocol, to export files from file systems supported by Linux Reader ProTM only, to map files as a virtual drive, or to export files to the FTP server, you will need a Linux Reader ProTM license, which you can easily purchase online. The license also gives you free updates of Linux Reader ProTM software for 12 months and priority in technical support.
Please, download the completely free version of Linux ReaderTM with the option of upgrading to Linux Reader ProTM.