One viewer for common files
Open DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, JPG, PNG, CSV, and XLSX files from one read-only interface.
Document Viewer
Document ViewerChoose a supported document to view it here.
Open common document formats in one read-only browser viewer, including DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, JPG, PNG, CSV, and XLSX files.
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Built around the task
Why use Document Viewer?
The page stays focused on the problem you came to solve, with the useful details directly around the tool instead of getting in your way.
Format-aware preview
Word files use the DOCX viewer engine, spreadsheets render as tables, PDFs use a browser PDF preview, and text or HTML is sanitized for reading.
Read-only by design
The viewer does not edit or overwrite the source document.
Three simple steps
How to use Document Viewer
Start with the document or text you already have, complete the task, and leave with a usable result.
Choose your DOCX, PDF, TXT file
Choose Files and open the document directly in the browser workspace.
Review the document
Open and view common document formats online
Keep working if needed
Move into a related edit, convert, organize, or download workflow without hunting for the next tool.
Open and view common document formats online
Open common document formats in one read-only browser viewer, including DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, JPG, PNG, CSV, and XLSX files.
Know what goes in and comes out
Clear file and output expectations help you choose the right tool before you start.
DOCX inputPDF inputTXT inputHTML inputRTF inputJPG inputJPEG inputPNG inputCSV inputXLSX input
A simpler way to finish the job
About Document Viewer
Document Viewer is built around one clear outcome: open and view common document formats online. If you already have DOCX, PDF, TXT and need a usable result, this page keeps the action, the explanation, and the next useful steps together. You do not have to dig through a large software menu just to find the feature you came for. Start with the tool above, complete the task, review the result, and continue only when your document actually needs another step.
When Document Viewer is useful
A viewer should make it easy to inspect a document before you decide what to do next. Document Viewer is built for that first step: open the file, review the content, and then move into editing, conversion, printing, or another document task only if you need it. This keeps a simple viewing job from turning into a complicated workflow and makes the page useful even when you do not need to change the original file.
Typical uses include school assignments, reports, letters, forms, office documents, client files, and shared drafts where you need to open, edit, inspect, convert, or prepare a Word document for the next person in the workflow.
Tips for better results
For PDF files, start with the cleanest source you have. Password protection, damaged files, unusual embedded fonts, very large scans, or image-only pages can affect what any browser-based PDF workflow can read or change. If the document is a scan and you need selectable text, an OCR step may be more appropriate before editing or converting.
Before downloading or sharing the finished file, give the result a quick review. Check the pages, text, images, order, formatting, or file size that matter for your task. If the output is not what you expected, go back to the source file and make sure it is the right version and format before trying again.
Continue the workflow without starting over
Document work rarely ends with one action. After open and view common document formats online, you may need another closely related step. You can use Document Converter when you need to convert documents between supported formats. For a different next step, DOCX Viewer helps you open and read a DOCX file without editing it. You can also move to PDF Converter to convert files to and from PDF. If your goal changes, Word Online is available for edit or create a Word document in the browser.
If none of those matches what you need, browse the Word & DOCX collection for tools that work with the same document family, or open the complete document tools directory to find another workflow by task or file type. These contextual links are intentionally placed around the current job so every tool page can act as both a useful destination and a sensible next step in the wider document workflow.
Document Viewer FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about this workflow.
Which formats can the Document Viewer open?
DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML, RTF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, CSV, and XLSX are currently supported.
Can I edit files in the Document Viewer?
No. It is intentionally read-only. Use a dedicated editor when you need to change a document.
How are Excel workbooks displayed?
XLSX files are shown as a read-only table preview of the first sheet, with a notice when the workbook contains additional sheets.