Easily preview your created DNA maps and analyzing enzymes

SnapGene Viewer

SnapGene Viewer

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  • Latest Version

    SnapGene Viewer 8.0.3 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    GSL Biotech LLC / External Link

  • Filename

    snapgene_8.0.3_win.exe

SnapGene Viewer includes the same rich visualization, annotation, and sharing capabilities as the fully enabled SnapGene software. This is the Free version because there should be no barriers to seeing your data.

SnapGene Viewer is a revolutionary software app that allows molecular biologists to create, browse, and share richly annotated DNA sequence files up to 1 Gbp in length.

Features and Highlights
  • Beautiful maps
  • Zooming for chromosomes
  • Primer binding sites
  • Enzyme sites and properties
  • Sequence trace viewer
  • Restriction site overview
  • Clear methylation indicators
  • Reading frames for gene fusions
  • Feature and primer lists
  • Versatile file conversion
  • Automatic feature annotation
How to Use
  • Install the software following the setup instructions
  • Launch the application after installation
  • Open your DNA or plasmid file in the viewer
  • Use the map, sequence, and features tabs to explore
  • Annotate sequences or import annotations
  • Export maps and sequences as images or files
  • Search sequences or features using built-in tools
  • Customize the display settings for clarity
  • Save your edited file or share it with colleagues
System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: Minimum 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
  • Disk Space: At least 250 MB free space
  • Display: 1024x768 resolution or higher
  • Internet: Required for downloading and updates
PROS
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Supports multiple file formats
  • High-quality sequence visualization
  • Accurate annotation tools
  • Free to use for basic features
CONS
  • Limited editing functionality
  • No simulation features
  • Requires manual updates
  • Can lag with large files
  • Advanced tools are paid
Note: Additional features are available in SnapGene.

What's new in this version:

Fixed:
- Restore missing option to print the Info panel
- Fixed an issue that prevented showing the full list of features and primers after toggling off zoom mode
- Fixed an issue that could prevent finding some primer binding sites or matches for searches that wrap around the numerical origin
- Fixed an issue where double clicking a File or otherwise attempting to start SnapGene a second time would eventually require activating again
- Fixed opening some .apr VectorNTI alignment files
- Updated various libraries (libemf, pcre2, zlib, Minizip, OpenSSL, xz) to the latest versions