Softonic

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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    1.2

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 10

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Dutch
    • Polish
    • Portuguese

  • Downloads

    7.8M

    Last month's downloads

    • 523

  • Size

    3.43 MB

  • Developer

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Help & Info about Free PDF Reader for Windows

  • Does Free PDF Reader do anything more than its name suggests?

    No. In this case name and functionality coincide perfectly: This free little program will let you open and read PDF files and not much else beyond that.

  • What viewing options does Free PDF Reader have?

    The program has comfortable single and double page views. You can scroll via the handy sidebar or simply hold and drag the pages in the desired direction. You can also rotate the page view. Overall, the Reader does exactly what you expect of it and allows you to interact with the documents in all the standard ways you know and like.

  • Can I copy document content and paste it elsewhere?

    Yes, Free PDF Reader lets you select and copy text into other applications. If you are interested in preserving the page layout when extracting content, you can take a page snapshot with the Reader. This function can also be useful if you want to extract an image or a graphic from the text but it is not directly accessible via selection and right click.

  • Does Free PDF Reader offer highlighting or text annotation options?

    No, the program does not allow you to mark the text in a PDF file or manipulate it in any permanent ways. It merely grants you access to the content inside without any additional bells and whistles.

  • Is Free PDF Reader updated regularly?

    No, the program is simple and light enough to be able to function properly over time without any overhauls or additions. The more keen observer with an eye for design will notice that the program's icons look quite antiquated for today's standards. Think 1990s Windows sensibilities and you will know exactly what we mean.

  • How does Free PDF Reader compare to Adobe's own free PDF reader?

    Unfortunately, not too well. Adobe Reader is the industry standard, it is just as free and accessible, and it offers more functionality, regular updates, and arguably a better, more contemporary design as well. Having said that, not everyone likes to go to the industry leader, and there are certainly good reasons for seeking out viable alternatives - like Free PDF Reader in this case.

  • Is Free PDF Reader light to run?

    Yes, the PDF reader is surprisingly light on system requirements. This is one of its major selling points, especially if you are the proud owner of an old-timer PC which may not be able to allocate the RAM and CPU power Adobe's latest Reader might require for proper functioning.

  • Does Free PDF Reader come in a package with other programs?

    Yes and no. You will only download and install the Reader, which will then automatically promote its sister products to you by placing webpage shortcuts on your desktop. While a PDF-to-Word converter does sound intriguing, many people would see this promotional practice as off-puttingly invasive.

  • Is Free PDF Reader free and legal to use?

    Yes and yes - nothing to be concerned about here.

  • For what platforms is Free PDF Reader available?

    Windows only.

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Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws.
Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.