Easily preview your created DNA maps and analyzing enzymes

SnapGene Viewer

SnapGene Viewer

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  • Latest Version

    SnapGene Viewer 8.2.1 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_8.2.1_viewer_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.

Why is this app published on FileHorse? (More info)

What's new in this version:

Fixed:
- Fixed a bug where the “Include raw tab” preference for the trace viewer was not restored upon restarting SnapGene
- Fixed an issue that prevented reverse-directed ORFs from being shown in the map view
- Fixed the history color ranges when simulating Golden Gate cloning
- Fixed a crash when deleting features from the context menu in the Features tab
- Addressed performance issues when running operations with large numbers of input sequences
- Fixed a crash when right-clicking on all-gap regions in reference alignments
- Fixed various issues with loading the multi-file table
- Fixed an issue where dialogs could appear behind the Redo Alignment dialog when adding a pasted sequence to multiple sequence alignments
- Fixed a crash attempting to log in to Bioregister on Linux with an improperly formatted URL
- Fixed display issues with the base position indicator on multiple monitor systems
- Fixed an issue where unsaved case changes were not maintained properly when shifting the origin
- Improved the layout of the Insert Restriction Site dialog on macOS
- Changed default light background color to Overcast to improve contrast with most feature colors