CNET Editors' review
In terms of design, this free file viewer isn't much to look at, but once you spend some time customizing the interface, you'll find it suitable to view different file formats.
Universal Viewer Free's user interface consists of a single display window. The generic menu and toolbar commands at the top of the window will look familiar to you, but it lets you customize it by adding buttons or hiding toolbars. By adding the different view modes and a few other buttons to the toolbar, we found the overall flow of the program much improved. Viewing a file was simply a matter of browsing for, and selecting, the file. Using the View menu, we were able to switch back and forth between such formats as Text, Binary, Hex, and Unicode. We went through the program's various menu commands and printed, copied, and saved the file in view. We were also able to zoom in and out of the window display, and expand the window for full view.
Should you need any help navigating the program, it does include a built-in Help file. We recommend this program for anyone in search of a no-nonsense file viewer.
Publisher's Description
From UVViewSoft:
Universal Viewer is an advanced file viewer with wide range of formats supported. Implemented view modes and corresponding file formats are text, binary, hex, Unicode of any files, of unlimited size (even 4Gb+ sizes are allowed). Image: all general graphics formats: BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TGA, TIFF etc. Multimedia: all general multimedia formats: MP3, MPG, WMV, and AVI. It supports all types of MS Internet Explorer and total commander plug-ins.
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3.5 starsout of 28 votes
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"dont waste your time!"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.6.2
Pros
it would not install because i DECLINED all the gimmick junk options.
Cons
it will not install unless you accept at least one of the scam-option annoyance "let me sell you something!" options.
Summary
it's nothing but a junk-ware installer hook
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"Tools in the Toolbox"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
This utility is light weight on system resources,
Never crashes when some action doesn't workout
A plethora of plug-ins and application settingsCons
A plethora of plug-ins and application settings
Summary
I use this file utility all the time, Its elegant yet robust. If a file format comes long that doesn't work out of the box, a few settings changes and viola in about 90% of the cases. If at first you don't get it, do not uninstall play with it and get to know it, it will serve you well.
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"Almost Universal Viewer"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Opens lots of different formats.
Cons
Had some it couldn't figure out. Listed as free, but I get a 15day expired sometimes.
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"Useful viewer, but installs search tool."
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Viewed most of the formats I tried, except DOCX, but I understand that there's an add-on for that and other formats.
Cons
Installs "Search Settings.exe" and wants to change your search engine.
Summary
It's helpful, but I don't think I'd install it if I knew about the search issues.
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"It Changed My Home Page"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Excellent in viewing different file formats in an easy, clean interface. Able to customize the window to my liking
Cons
I must have missed the decline button, but it changed all my home pages in IE, Firefox and Chrome and added a toolbar to IE & FF. Be careful with your install.
Summary
Good program BUT I did not care for the "Extra" install.
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"Works well"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.4.8
Pros
Does what it promises.
Cons
Not much to not like
Summary
good software
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"Filled an obvious need"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
A simple to use utility, very versatile, "Trusteer" protection software gave a clean bill of health.
Cons
Not yet found any.
Summary
At almost 84, a retired technical support manager, who has tested software from pre CPM & DOS days, I always have a cluttered computer.This simple utility has allowed me to view old files created with long-lost programs:
I tested it on a Winchester Hard drive, unused for a decade. -
"Best all-round viewer ever!"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
Best all-round viewer ever! It does everything from image formats to cryptic text documents
Cons
Nothing! Nothing! Nothing!
Summary
If you don;t have it - you need it! Honestly!
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"seems vto work as advertised"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
easy to use
Cons
not many I could find
Summary
Does what was expected
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"One of many decent viewers"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
Fast and reliable
Cons
Problamatic when upgrading
Summary
As long as you keep first version you installed it is OK
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