Xpdf AlternativesPDF Readers and other similar apps like Xpdf

Xpdf is described as 'Free PDF viewer and toolkit, including a text extractor, image converter, HTML converter, and more. Most of the tools are available as open source' and is a PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Xpdf for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Xpdf alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xpdf are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

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    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    108 SumatraPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Xpdf.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Xpdf.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceXpdf is also Free and Open Source
    • SumatraPDF is Lightweight and Privacy focusedXpdf is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    Okular

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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    113 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to Xpdf.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceXpdf is also Free and Open Source
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedXpdf is not according to our users
  4. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

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    Foxit Reader offers a lightweight PDF viewing experience across multiple platforms with features such as annotation, form filling, signing, cloud storage integration, collaborative review options, heightened security via Trust Manager, and organizational tools like Group Policy and XML Configuration.

    119 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Mac alternative to Xpdf.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryXpdf is Free and Open Source
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightXpdf is not according to our users
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    Evince

     459 likes
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    Evince (or GNOME Document Viewer) is a document viewer for multiple document formats: PDF, Postscript, djvu, tiff, dvi, XPS, SyncTex support with gedit, comics books (cbr,cbz,cb7 and cbt) and others. See Supported Document Formats for details.

    115 Evince alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  7. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

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    MuPDF offers a highly versatile PDF, XPS, and eBook interpreter, customizable as a renderer, viewer, or toolkit. Features include digital signatures, redactions, form filling, annotations, and page manipulation, ideal for mobile, eBooks, and embedded apps supporting Java, C++, and Python.

    89 MuPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
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    • MuPDF is the most popular Android alternative to Xpdf.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceXpdf is also Free and Open Source
    • MuPDF is Lightweight and Privacy focusedXpdf is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

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    Seamlessly view, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs with freehand drawing and sticky notes. Utilize cloud storage for effortless access and upgrade for advanced editing and conversion to formats like Word and Excel.

    107 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Xpdf.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryXpdf is Free and Open Source
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightXpdf is not according to our users
  10. Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) icon

    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

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    PDF Viewer (aka pdf.js) is a new revolutionary extension using web standard technologies that allows you to display within Mozilla Firefox almost all PDF files found on the web without a plugin.

    82 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    170 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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    • Qoppa PDF Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Xpdf.

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is Paid and ProprietaryXpdf is Free and Open Source
    • Qoppa PDF Studio is LightweightXpdf is not according to our users
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    Xodo

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    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, share, sync, manage, sign, and more.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    • Xodo is the most popular Web-based alternative to Xpdf.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryXpdf is Free and Open Source
    • Xodo is LightweightXpdf is not according to our users
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