Docs Online Viewer

Docs Online Viewer

Docs Online Viewer provides a convenient method to open online documents/files of any format (PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, ODT, ODP, CSV etc.) using Google Docs & Zoho Viewer directly in your browser eliminating the need of any additional plugins.

What is Docs Online Viewer?
Docs Online Viewer is a Firefox extension that simplifies the process of viewing various document formats online. It eliminates the need for additional plugins by leveraging the capabilities of Google Docs and Zoho Viewer APIs. The plugin supports viewing of a broad range of file formats, reducing browser load, improving system performance, and minimizing the risk associated with downloading malicious documents.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 3,128 ▲ 10
Rating: 2.70 (30)
Version: 5.5.6resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2012-05-08
Weekly download count: 36
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 17.01K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Docs Online Viewer introduces a convenient way to view documents on the web. It uses third party online tools like Google docs API and Zoho Viewer API to open links with extension PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, RTF, ODT, ODS, ODP, CSV etc. files online in the browser itself without need for any third party software installed on your computer.

This extension reduces the need for additional plugins required to open documents such as Acrobat reader plugin, etc. This is light weight on your system compared to using third party softwares/plugins thereby reducing browser / system crashes and load on your system. It also reduces the risk of downloading malicious documents.

So, it makes your browsing convenient, lightweight and secure.

Supported File Formats: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, PDF, PAGES, AI, PSD, TIFF, DXF, SVG, EPS, PS, TTF, XPS, ZIP, RAR, RTF, ODT, SXW, SSV, SXC, ODS, SXI, ODP, WPD

Please give me your feedback about this add-on by mailing me ([email protected]). If there are any bugs or if there are any missing features, please let me know. I will try to resolve asap.

Website: http://dov.parishod.com/ Email: [email protected]

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for viewing documents online without downloading
  • Useful for google search results for doc*, xls*, ppt files
  • Allows viewing of word 2003 docx files that do not display correctly in default applications
Cons
  • Does not work with the latest version of Firefox
  • Cannot preview local PC files as they need to be on the net
  • Incompatible with Dark Reader extension and does not animate .gifs in ODT documents
Most mentioned
  • Issues with opening and viewing certain file types, such as ODP, RTF, and PPT
  • User interface problems like missing icons and auto fit to page being unappealing
  • Extension not functioning as expected for some users, including not working at all for some
Recent reviews
Works well!Exactly what I need!
by smishe, 2024-01-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Docs Online Viewer may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Docs Online Viewer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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