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1290332 - How to download Crystal Reports Viewer?

Symptom

  • How to download Crystal Reports Viewer? 
  • Where are the download locations for Crystal Reports Viewer?
  • Internet search returns multiple results for Crystal Reports Viewer download. What is the reliable source?
  • Where can we download the free standalone application to view report created in Crystal Reports with saved data?

Environment

  • SAP Crystal Reports Viewer 2020
  • SAP Crystal Reports Viewer 2025

Resolution

  • The free application to view reports with saved data called: SAP Crystal Reports Viewer, can be downloaded from the following locations:
      
  • SAP Crystal Reports Viewer Installation:
        
    • Installation Guide is available on the SAP Help Portal, as well as in the Attachments section below.
    • Side by side installation of different versions of SAP Crystal Reports Viewer is not supported.
         
         
  • Downloading Crystal Reports Viewer from the SAP Download Software website: ( Requires an SAP User Account )
            
    1. Go to the website: SAP Download Software  
        
    2. Login with your SAP User ( S-User ID )  
         
    3. In SAP Download Software, under the tab: INSTALLATIONS & UPGRADES, select:
          
      • By Category
      • Analytics Solutions
      • CRYSTAL REPORTS VIEWER
      • Select the version.                ( For example: Crystal Reports Viewer 2020 )
      • Select the version again.
               
    4. It will display a list of available downloads for Crystal Reports Viewer.
          
                 
  • If you have any questions or issues downloading Crystal Reports Viewer, create a case under the component: XX-SER-FORME, and include any errors you receive or a screenshot.

Keywords

  • download Crystal Reports Viewer, windows mac CRV
, KBA , BI-RA-CRV , SAP Crystal Reports Viewer , How To

Product

SAP Crystal Reports viewer 2020 ; SAP Crystal Reports viewer 2025

Attachments

Crystal_Reports_Viewer_Installation_Guide.pdf