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10 File Reader Products Available
By KDAN
(183)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in File Reader software
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Entry Level Price:$59.99
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    What id KDAN PDF Reader? KDAN PDF Reader is a comprehensive PDF document service that leverages AI-driven technology to provide robust PDF capabilities. It enhances user efficiency in creating, manag

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    PC Operating System
    Average: 8.7
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  • Mirbella Teresa G.
    MG
    It lets you create documents that are trusted in the world, because it represents a standard universal format. It is the best for viewing,... Read review
    Verified User in Arts and Crafts
    UA
    This reader is very intuitive, even if you're brand new to the app. While I don't make use of all the features, the list is robust. I can't think... Read review
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    Seller
    KDAN
    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    Irvine, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    225 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

What id KDAN PDF Reader? KDAN PDF Reader is a comprehensive PDF document service that leverages AI-driven technology to provide robust PDF capabilities. It enhances user efficiency in creating, manag

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
KDAN PDF Reader features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
8.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.7
Mirbella Teresa G.
MG
It lets you create documents that are trusted in the world, because it represents a standard universal format. It is the best for viewing,... Read review
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
UA
This reader is very intuitive, even if you're brand new to the app. While I don't make use of all the features, the list is robust. I can't think... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
KDAN
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Irvine, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
225 employees on LinkedIn®
(286)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in File Reader software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $16.00
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    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
    • 17% Mid-Market
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  • 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: 9.3
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    PC Operating System
    Average: 8.7
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  • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac, left between March 2022 and September 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate the OCR capabilities of Finereader PDF for work and personal use.
    • Reviewers enjoy the document scanning and editing features of the software.
    • Reviewers like Finereader PDF's capabilities for PDF editing, however, reviewers have said that the project files can be fairly large.
    GB
    Intuitive, easy to use, precise recognition, and good at keeping formatting. In almost daily use, I can testify to Abby Fine Reader's qualities.... Read review
    Verified User in Real Estate
    UR
    The ocr it's the main reason we have the app for windows and the interface it's nice, we like that it's fast and easy to use. Read review
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    Seller
    ABBYY
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1989
    HQ Location
    Milpitas, CA
    Twitter
    @ABBYY_Software
    3,015 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    887 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 17% Mid-Market
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: 9.3
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
9.3
PC Operating System
Average: 8.7
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac, left between March 2022 and September 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate the OCR capabilities of Finereader PDF for work and personal use.
  • Reviewers enjoy the document scanning and editing features of the software.
  • Reviewers like Finereader PDF's capabilities for PDF editing, however, reviewers have said that the project files can be fairly large.
GB
Intuitive, easy to use, precise recognition, and good at keeping formatting. In almost daily use, I can testify to Abby Fine Reader's qualities.... Read review
Verified User in Real Estate
UR
The ocr it's the main reason we have the app for windows and the interface it's nice, we like that it's fast and easy to use. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
ABBYY
Company Website
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Milpitas, CA
Twitter
@ABBYY_Software
3,015 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
887 employees on LinkedIn®

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(53)4.8 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in File Reader software
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Entry Level Price:149 1 user\lifetime
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 42% Mid-Market
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  • PDF Reader Pro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    7.5
    PC Operating System
    Average: 8.7
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  • MG
    I started using PDF Reader Pro when I needed a quick solution to sign a document online for a new job at the start of the pandemic. I was starting... Read review
    Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
    UB
    To sum up, keeping the documents organized and confidential is a necessity rather than a choice for me. And watermarking documents is the most... Read review
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    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Singapore, Central Region
    Twitter
    @PDFReaderPro
    351 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 42% Mid-Market
PDF Reader Pro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
7.5
PC Operating System
Average: 8.7
MG
I started using PDF Reader Pro when I needed a quick solution to sign a document online for a new job at the start of the pandemic. I was starting... Read review
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
UB
To sum up, keeping the documents organized and confidential is a necessity rather than a choice for me. And watermarking documents is the most... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Singapore, Central Region
Twitter
@PDFReaderPro
351 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    File Viewer Plus is the universal file viewer built for business. The software supports over 400 file formats, including documents, images, media files, compressed archives, and more. View, edit, pr

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 63% Small-Business
    • 38% Enterprise
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  • File Viewer Plus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.3
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    9.4
    PC Operating System
    Average: 8.7
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  • DP
    This software is very useful because it allows you to view any type of file such as images, documents, text files, audio and video, from one place... Read review
    SB
    File Viewer Plus is an easy to use file reader. The program can access different formats from previous versions as recent versions. What I like... Read review
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    Year Founded
    2003
    HQ Location
    Edina, MN
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

File Viewer Plus is the universal file viewer built for business. The software supports over 400 file formats, including documents, images, media files, compressed archives, and more. View, edit, pr

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 63% Small-Business
  • 38% Enterprise
File Viewer Plus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.3
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
9.4
PC Operating System
Average: 8.7
DP
This software is very useful because it allows you to view any type of file such as images, documents, text files, audio and video, from one place... Read review
SB
File Viewer Plus is an easy to use file reader. The program can access different formats from previous versions as recent versions. What I like... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Edina, MN
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 25% Enterprise
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  • Readdle Documents features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    0.0
    No information available
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  • Pierre B.
    PB
    Excellent pdf reader with easy bookmarking features Read review
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    Seller
    Readdle
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    Odessa, Ukraine
    Twitter
    @Readdle
    26,486 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    279 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 25% Enterprise
Readdle Documents features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
0.0
No information available
Pierre B.
PB
Excellent pdf reader with easy bookmarking features Read review
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Seller
Readdle
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Odessa, Ukraine
Twitter
@Readdle
26,486 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
279 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Take your document viewer to the next level with our web-based viewer that allows you to view, annotate, redact, split & merge, search, OCR, compare documents and more - all without the need for t

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 40% Small-Business
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  • Snowbound features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    0.0
    No information available
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    PC Operating System
    Average: 8.7
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  • AM
    I no longer need the original software to open and highlight documents from any device. OCR functionality has been useful in working with scanned... Read review
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    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    Parsippany, New Jersey
    Twitter
    @snowbounds
    316 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    25 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Take your document viewer to the next level with our web-based viewer that allows you to view, annotate, redact, split & merge, search, OCR, compare documents and more - all without the need for t

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 40% Small-Business
Snowbound features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
10.0
PC Operating System
Average: 8.7
AM
I no longer need the original software to open and highlight documents from any device. OCR functionality has been useful in working with scanned... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Parsippany, New Jersey
Twitter
@snowbounds
316 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
25 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Winmail.dat files are in fact TNEF format (Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format) sent from the senders who are using Microsoft Windows Outlook (1997, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010) or Microsoft Exchange. W

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 9.0
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.4
    0.0
    No information available
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  • Brian B.
    BB
    The program opens any Winmail.dat files. Sometimes I receive Windat files from clients that mainly contain artwork or design elements. I believe... Read review
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    N/A
    Twitter
    @FilmageScreen
    111 Twitter followers
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Winmail.dat files are in fact TNEF format (Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format) sent from the senders who are using Microsoft Windows Outlook (1997, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010) or Microsoft Exchange. W

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Winmail.dat Viewer Pro Edition features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.4
0.0
No information available
Brian B.
BB
The program opens any Winmail.dat files. Sometimes I receive Windat files from clients that mainly contain artwork or design elements. I believe... Read review
Seller Details
HQ Location
N/A
Twitter
@FilmageScreen
111 Twitter followers
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    PaperStream is a suite of high-quality front-end capture technologies designed to help users efficiently capture, process, and manage documents and images. This solution is particularly valuable for b

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1983
    HQ Location
    Santa Clara, CA
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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PaperStream is a suite of high-quality front-end capture technologies designed to help users efficiently capture, process, and manage documents and images. This solution is particularly valuable for b

We don't have enough data from reviews to share who uses this product. Write a review to contribute, or learn more about review generation.
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
No information available
PaperStream features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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Company Website
Year Founded
1983
HQ Location
Santa Clara, CA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    RecentX is a launcher for Windows designed to make your computing life joyful. It is packed with innovative ways of accessing your stuff on your Windows PC with lightning speed.

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    N/A
Product Description
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RecentX is a launcher for Windows designed to make your computing life joyful. It is packed with innovative ways of accessing your stuff on your Windows PC with lightning speed.

We don't have enough data from reviews to share who uses this product. Write a review to contribute, or learn more about review generation.
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
No information available
RecentX features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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HQ Location
N/A