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.

Docs Online Viewer: Lightweight, Convenient, and Secure Add-on

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.

Add-on stats

Users: 2,798
-99
Rating: 2.72
(32)
Version: 5.5.6resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2012-05-08
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 17.01K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on 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

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 files online
  • Essential addon; should be built into Firefox
  • Compatible with Google search results for various file types
  • Allows viewing pages online without downloading
  • Clean and dynamic integration with platforms and services
Cons
  • Slow performance
  • Not compatible with some file formats (e.g., ODP, RTF)
  • No toolbar icon present and lacks clear instructions
  • Consistently offers to save files instead of opening them in the browser
  • Issues with viewing files on local PC; must be online
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or is not functioning
  • Offers to save files instead of opening them
  • Incompatibility with other extensions (e.g., Dark Reader)
  • Lack of proper instructions on usage
  • Mixed reviews suggesting reliability issues
User reviews
bad
by Berton, 2024-08-21

it is slow but working

Works well!Exactly what I need!
by smishe, 2024-01-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Docs Online Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution 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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