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SnapGene Viewer

SnapGene Viewer 5.1.1

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  • Latest Version

    SnapGene Viewer 8.0.1

  • Operating System

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

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  • Author / Product

    GSL Biotech LLC / External Link

  • Filename

    snapgene_viewer_5.1.1_win.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    b5bc8769923230994149fa5525c655ae

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of SnapGene Viewer 5.1.1.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of SnapGene Viewer or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Version 5.1 provides enhanced flexibility for displaying and annotating sequences. Updates include an improved layout for linear maps, an optional split view for sequence windows, more versatile controls for enzyme visibility, and links between related folders in different areas of a SnapGene collection.

Better Linear Maps:
- Enzyme sites and other annotations in a linear map are now allowed to overlap, thereby reducing map height while preserving legibility

Optional Split View:
- A DNA or protein sequence window can be split to show two different views, or two versions of the same view

Enzyme Visibility Controls:
- Like features and primers, individual enzymes can now be shown or hidden using check boxes

Links Between Collection Areas:
- When a SnapGene collection stores related files in the DNA Files, Protein Files, and Miscellaneous Files areas

Flexible Choice of Reference Type:
- When adding references to the Description Panel, a variety of reference types are now available

Adjustable Threshold for Feature Detection:
- When importing features from another SnapGene file or detecting common features, the match threshold can be adjusted between 80-100%

Batch Edits in Collections:
- A SnapGene collection now supports batch edits of multiple files for flipping sequences, importing features or primers, detecting features or primers, performing BLAST searches, and specifying entries in the Description Panel.
- Optional Stripes for “A” Traces
- In a sequence trace file, the “A” trace can be displayed with stripes to support researchers with color vision disabilities.

Pre-defined “Type IIS Enzymes” Set:
- Type IIS enzymes, which are used for Golden Gate assembly, can be displayed using a pre-defined enzyme set