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What is VirtualViewer?

VirtualViewer by Accusoft is a Java-based API collection designed for integration into web-based applications. According to the vendor, it offers a range of features for document viewing, annotation, redaction, page manipulation, and file conversion. VirtualViewer is said to be suitable for companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It is utilized by various professions and industries, including financial services, insurance, legal, government, and healthcare.

Key Features

Secure XLSX Files: According to the vendor, VirtualViewer allows for the secure hosting of proprietary source files by encrypting the data and removing end-user access.

Web Form Creation & Data Capture: VirtualViewer claims to provide the ability to create customized forms with text fields to capture and route data for processing in the appropriate departments or databases.

Convert Files and Consolidate Data: The vendor states that VirtualViewer enables the conversion of various file types, including emails, texts, Word documents, and images, into a PDF format for easy consolidation.

Collaborate on Files Efficiently: VirtualViewer is said to offer secure document viewing, annotation, and redaction features within the application, facilitating efficient collaboration among users.

Efficient Document Viewing: According to the vendor, VirtualViewer allows for offloading high-fidelity document viewing and editing workloads to end-user devices, potentially reducing server utilization by up to 30% and enhancing performance.

Support for Multiple File Types: VirtualViewer claims to support the viewing of over 100 file types without the need for native applications, which can streamline credit applications, loan origination, and investment portfolio work.

Document Viewing: VirtualViewer is said to provide controls for zooming, panning, and page navigation, allowing users to view PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office documents. Users can also customize the viewing experience with settings like brightness, contrast, and rotation.

Annotation: According to the vendor, VirtualViewer allows users to annotate documents with highlighting, underlining, strikethrough, text comments, sticky notes, and freehand drawings. Annotations can be saved and shared for collaboration and document review.

Redaction: VirtualViewer is claimed to offer manual and automated redaction features, allowing users to securely remove sensitive information from documents. Users can define redaction areas by selecting text or drawing custom shapes, ensuring permanent removal.

Page Manipulation: VirtualViewer enables users to manipulate document pages by reordering, inserting, deleting, and rotating them. Users can also extract specific pages or merge multiple documents into a single file, while maintaining document integrity.

Technical Details

Technical Details
Deployment TypesSaaS
Operating SystemsWeb-Based, Windows, Linux