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PRO Viewer vs XnView MP
Both stand on file viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose PRO Viewer if your team needs high-fidelity review across the listed print-stream formats, with proofing and copy-and-paste review before production printing. It is a less direct fit if you need published pricing or a deployment outside the stated Windows system requirements.
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Visit XnView MP The facts
| PRO Viewer | XnView MP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | crawfordtech.com | xnview.com |
| On file viewer software | #27 of 31 | #23 of 31 |
PRO Viewer: what it does well
- Displays AFP, Xerox Metacode, PCL, PostScript and PDF.
- Dot-for-dot view matches the file sent to the printer.
- Supports all font types, including double-byte formats.
- Enables visual proofing without production printing.
- Includes PDF tagging, reading order and alternative-text tools.
What to know first
- Pricing requires contacting Crawford Technologies.
- Stated deployment requirements specify Windows 10 or newer or Windows Server 2012 or newer.
- Requires an Intel i7 quad-core CPU at 2.5 GHz or higher, 16GB RAM and 5GB free disk space.
XnView MP: what it does well
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