Reader for Windows 10/8.1

Specially designed for computers running Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, Reader is an elegant application that gives you the possibility to open files with the PDF, XPS, TIF, TIFF and OXPS extension. It has a built-in search function and enables you to rotate pages, add notes, make highlights, as well as view file details.

The tool can be seamlessly downloaded from the Microsoft Store and integrated with the Start Screen of Windows 8 and 8.1, along with the Start Menu of Windows 10.

It's wrapped in an elegant interface made from a large window with a flat look and clear-cut structure, inviting you to get started by opening a file. New files can be opened in parallel, so you can easily cycle them.

Thumbnails with the document pages are available on the upper part of the window, making it easy to jump through pages by just clicking on them. The viewing mode can be toggled between continuous, one page and two pages.

Plus, you can zoom in and out, print the document, rotate pages, as well as view PDF information with the date and time of creation, file size, total pages, and permissions (e.g. print, copy, copy content for accessibility, fill out forms, add notes and highlights).

After entering a word in the search box, the app highlights all its occurrences within the text and reveals buttons for finding the previous or next occurrence, as well as for examining excerpts containing each occurrence. Meanwhile, selected blocks of text can be highlighted via the right-click menu or accompanied by personal notes, after which modifications can be saved to file.

From the settings panel it's possible to change the reading direction from right to left, modify disable JavaScript that allows advanced form-filling features, and modify the default layout.

It worked smoothly in our tests, without causing the OS to hang, crash or indicate errors. CPU and RAM consumption was minimal, so it didn't hamper the computer's performance.

Taking everything into account, Reader facilitates a simple and elegant interface for reading PDF, XPS, TIF, TIFF and OXPS files, backed by practical customization properties.