Opens documents, spreadsheets, presentations, videos, audio files, images, and raw camera files.
| Feature | FileViewPro Gold 1.9.8.19 | Free File Viewer Lite | MS Office / Adobe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 5,000+ | ~200 | ~20 (Office/PDF only) | | Open corrupt files | Yes (SmartScan) | No | No | | Cost | One-time fee | Free (with ads) | Subscription ($70+/year) | | Video/Audio playback | Native, no codecs | Requires Windows codecs | No | | Open AutoCAD DWG | Yes | No | No (needs AutoCAD) |
Installation is straightforward, but follow these best practices to avoid false positives (some antivirus software may flag universal file openers due to their deep system access):
Version 1.9.8.19 introduces an enhanced batch preview pane. Drag 50 unknown files into the window, and the software will instantly analyze, categorize, and display thumbnails for all supported types—saving hours of manual renaming.