Best File Reader Software

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File reader software allows users to view virtually any file type. This includes document, image, video, audio files, and more. Users should be given the ability to inspect the files to consider the contents before actually opening up the file. This feature is particularly useful for businesses that may occasionally deal with unknown file types. These solutions should also allow users to edit, and then save, the files they are viewing, no matter the type.

File reader software can be utilized by creative teams that frequently edit work from outside sources. These solutions often include the ability to convert files from one format to another. However, those solutions that do not include that functionality can integrate with file converter software.

To qualify for inclusion in the File Reader category, a product must:

Support virtually any file type
Offer a file inspector to investigate contents of unfamiliar file types
Allow users to convert files from one format to another
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Featured File Reader Software At A Glance

Leader:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Highest Performer:
KDAN PDF
KDAN PDF
Easiest to Use:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Top Trending:
Adobe Reader Mobile
Adobe Reader Mobile
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Highest Performer:
KDAN PDF
KDAN PDF
Easiest to Use:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Top Trending:
Adobe Reader Mobile
Adobe Reader Mobile

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Adobe Acrobat Reader
(1,742)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in File Reader software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Here’s my recommendation: Do more with your PDFs for free. Adobe Acrobat Reader is the free global standard to reliably view, sign, comment, and print PDF documents. Subscribe to use premium tool

Users: Graphic Designer, Software Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 42% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Easy Access, Features, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage
ConsExpensive, Expensive Subscription, Complexity Issues, Learning Curve, Overwhelming Choices
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Adobe Acrobat Reader features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.2
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
956,790 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
Adobe Reader Mobile
(272)4.5 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in File Reader software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile is a free, trusted application that enables users to view, annotate, sign, and share PDF documents directly from their mobile devices. Designed for both Android and iOS pla

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 44% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Adobe Reader Mobile features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.8
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
956,790 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
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Foxit PDF Reader
(168)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Small, fast, and feature-rich PDF Reader to view, annotate, form-fill, and sign PDF documents. PDF Reader easily integrates with popular ECMs and cloud storage.

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Telecommunications · Market Segment: 43% Mid-Market, 37% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Form Filling, PDF Processing, Easy Conversion, Document Management
ConsSoftware Bugs, OCR Issues, Compatibility Issues, Conversion Issues, Learning Curve
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Foxit PDF Reader features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.6
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Foxit
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Fremont, CA
Twitter
@foxitsoftware
6,221 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
559 employees on LinkedIn®
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
(295)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $16.00
3rd Easiest To Use in File Reader software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

FineReader is an all-in-one OCR and PDF software application designed to increase business productivity. It provides easy-to-use tools to access and modify information locked in paper-based documents

Users: Owner, President · Industries: Translation and Localization, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 74% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Document Conversion, Easy Conversion, Accuracy, Easy Editing
ConsExpensive, Learning Curve, Difficulty, Missing Features, OCR Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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ABBYY
Company Website
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Milpitas, CA
Twitter
@ABBYY_Software
3,026 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
957 employees on LinkedIn®
KDAN PDF
(183)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$59.99
4th Easiest To Use in File Reader software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

KDAN PDF (formerly PDF Reader) is your all-in-one PDF solution. Edit, sign, OCR scan, convert, annotate, and fill forms in PDF documents. With innovative AI features, speed up your document workflow!

Industries: Higher Education, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 68% Small-Business, 21% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Efficiency Improvement
ConsIntrusive Advertising, Login Issues, Subscription Model
User SatisfactionSeller Details
KDAN PDF features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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KDAN
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Irvine, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
241 employees on LinkedIn®
File Viewer Plus
(14)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$25.00
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

File Viewer Plus: The Essential File Management Solution for Business File Viewer Plus is a secure, offline Windows application designed to simplify file management across your organization. It sup

Market Segment: 71% Small-Business, 21% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Viewing Features, Cloud Integration, Compatibility, Ease of Learning
ConsPage Management, PDF Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
File Viewer Plus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.6
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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Sharpened Productions
Company Website
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Edina, MN
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
Print Conductor
(54)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:149 1 user\lifetime
2nd Easiest To Use in File Reader software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Print Conductor is a Windows batch printing software. It is a simple yet powerful time-saving solution for Windows that automates printing of multiple files. Deployment of Print Conductor on server or

Industries: Accounting · Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Print Conductor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
9.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
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fCoder SIA
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Riga, LV
Twitter
@fcoder_com
580 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®
FreeFileViewer
(20)3.9 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

FreeFileViewer is a, all-in-one file viewer designed for Windows operating systems, supporting over 200 file formats. It enables users to open and view a wide array of documents, images, videos, and a

Market Segment: 40% Mid-Market, 30% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
FreeFileViewer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
6.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
10.0
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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Bitberry Software
HQ Location
Denmark
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
File Viewer Lite
(13)4.1 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

File Viewer Lite was the precursor to File Viewer Plus, a popular application for viewing files on Windows. It is no longer developed or supported. To learn more about File Viewer Plus and download a

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 54% Enterprise, 46% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
File Viewer Lite features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
6.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Sharpened Productions
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Edina, MN
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
PDF Reader Pro
(31)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$55.99
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Back-to-School Mega Sale: 50% Off | As Low As $14.99 Purchase PDF Reader Pro for PC or Filmage Screen and get free mobile access. Promotion Period: August 15 - September 5 Buy Now!: https://www.pdfr

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 52% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ConsCompatibility Issues, Installation Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PDF Reader Pro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.5
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
PDF Technologies, Inc
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Singapore, Central Region
Twitter
@PDFReaderPro
351 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4 employees on LinkedIn®
Docx - Document Scanner App
(6)4.8 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

DocxScanner is an innovative mobile application that allows users to scan, store, and manage their documents right from their smartphone.

Market Segment: 83% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Docx - Document Scanner App features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Docx
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
Readdle Documents
(5)3.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Documents is the all-in-one file management app for iPhone and iPad, offering a one-stop solution for organizing, editing, and sharing over 90 file formats. Documents helps you become more efficient b

Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 20% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Readdle Documents features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Spark Mail
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Odessa, Ukraine
Twitter
@Readdle
25,817 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
336 employees on LinkedIn®
Ghostscript
(3)4.5 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Build superior print and document management solutions. Ghostscript offers native rendering and conversion of all major page description languages to raster and vector files, as well as ASCII text. Wh

Market Segment: 100% Small-Business
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Ghostscript features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Artifex Software
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@Artifex
202 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
23 employees on LinkedIn®
PF 360 Print
(3)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

PF360 Print (InfinityCloud) is a software-as-a-service (Saas) business printing solution that offers a secure cloud printing management platform that adds value through simplified business printing an

Market Segment: 67% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PF 360 Print features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
5.6
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Process Fusion
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Etobicoke, CA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
121 employees on LinkedIn®
SQLite Database Viewer
(3)4.2 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Efficient DB Browser For SQLite Users To Browse & View SQLite DB Files

Market Segment: 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SQLite Database Viewer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.9
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
10.0
PC Operating System
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Aryson Technologies
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Twitter
@Arysontec
46 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
106 employees on LinkedIn®
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