Viewer Software
Use these links to locate and download some popular viewers and helper applications for file types you may find on the VA's Web sites. Installing a viewer on your computer will allow you to view files (with filename extensions like .doc, .ppt, .xls, .pdf, etc.) when you don't have the software that was used to create the files.
*External Link Disclaimer:
All the links marked with asterisk ( * ) are External links. By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked website.
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Free Viewers, Plug-Ins and Readers
Company |
Product Name |
Windows |
Mac |
Other |
Adobe |
Adobe Reader*(External link - see disclaimer above) |
Yes
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Yes |
Yes |
Apple |
QuickTime*(External link - see disclaimer above) |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Macromedia |
Flash Player *(External link - see disclaimer above) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Microsoft |
MS Office Viewers*(External link - see disclaimer above)
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio |
Yes |
No |
No |
Microsoft |
Windows Media Player - PC*
Windows Media Player - MAC* (External link - see disclaimer above)
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Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Paperport |
Paperport Viewer*(External link - see disclaimer above) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Real |
Free RealPlayer*(External link - see disclaimer above) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Reviewed/Updated Date: December 21, 2006 |
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