Download Authentic

Use this page to download the latest version of Authentic, which is Version 2025.

Select your software version, and click the Download button below to download the self- contained Installer for Altova Authentic 2025.

Altova Authentic Desktop 2025

Enterprise Edition

Advanced WYSIWYG content editor for XML and databases that allows users to view and edit data without being exposed to the underlying technology.

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Additional Free Components

To complement your Authentic installation, you may wish to download the additional free components available below.

Authentic Integration Package

Install this free integration package to take advantage of Authentic integration with Visual Studio and Eclipse, or to use Authentic as an ActiveX control.

Spell Checker Dictionaries

Authentic ships with comprehensive spell-checking capabilities through built-in dictionaries. You can also download additional dictionaries.

XML Schemas

To assist customers working with industry-standard DTDs, XSDs, and versions thereof, Authentic includes a convenient XML Schema Manager that provides a centralized way to install and manage schemas for use across all Altova XML-enabled applications.

The XML Schema Manager will launch when you open a document for which the schema is not installed, and you can also access the XML Schema Manager from the Tools menu.

Alternatively, if you are working within a secure network and need to manually download schemas, you may access them here.

Previous Releases of Authentic

If you need to access previous software releases (e.g., to reinstall a previously purchased product after a hardware failure), you can access older versions of Authentic here:

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Free Trial Evaluation Information

To start your free, 30-day trial of Authentic Enterprise Edition simply download and install the software. When you start desktop version of the software, you will be prompted to request a license, which you will receive via email.