TightVNC Software

What is TightVNC?

TightVNC is a free and Open Source remote desktop software that lets you access and control a computer over the network. With its intuitive interface, you can interact with the remote screen as if you were sitting in front of it. You can open files, launch applications, and perform other actions on the remote desktop almost as if you were physically there.

Get It Now!

• Get your free copy of TightVNC!

• Get Remote Ripple, our modern VNC client for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android (now free as well).

More Software by TightVNC Authors

• MightyViewer, a VNC Monitoring Tool for Windows – try it for free, no registration needed.

• Unidostup – self-hosted remote desktop solution for businesses, works through firewalls and routers.

Software and SDKs for Commercial Developers

• Try .NET Viewer SDK – integrate TightVNC Viewer in your .NET software!

• Source Code and SDKs – TightVNC server and viewer components for various systems and platforms.

Selected News

April 6, 2023 – TightVNC for Windows 2.8.79 Is Out

GlavSoft has released TightVNC 2.8.79, which includes a bug fix for file transfers on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. If you're experiencing issues with file transfers, we recommend upgrading to the latest version. Read the full announcement.

Dec 23, 2022 – Remote Ripple Goes Free to Use

We have a Christmas and New Year present for all fans of TightVNC technology: our modern remote desktop viewer, Remote Ripple, becomes free to use on all supported platforms: Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad, Android. Commercial use is free as well.

Read more about our plans on Remote Ripple, TightVNC and our new products – take a look at our post in the GlavSoft company blog.

Mar 15, 2022 – Remote Core SDK (.NET Viewer) v2022.1.1: Supporting .NET 5.0 and 6.0

Now, in the SDK, .NET 5.0 and .NET 6.0 are supported for the Core component, WPF and WinForms. Also, we've added the WPF FileTransferControl to easily implement file transfer functionality in a WPF application, and made a few breaking changes in WPF RemoteDesktopControl and Core extensions.

Request a trial version and see licensing options on the Remote Core SDK new website.

February 15, 2022 – MightyViewer Release 1.3.1: New Features and Call for Your Feedback

In a new release (coinciding with GlavSoft's birthday), MightyViewer has acquired clipboard exchange and file transfer features, to enable files and text copying between the local machine and a remote host.

We'd be really grateful if you tell us what you think of the app. For doing this, please download MightyViewer for Windows and fill in the pop-up form – we'll send you a feedback reminder.

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