PDF Viewer Component is a lightweight ActiveX Control which enables your application to display and interact with PDF files in a custom solution. Support Read-only, disable right click menu, save and print.
Publisher’s description
What is PDF Viewer Component?
PDF Viewer Component by EdrawSoft is proprietary Windows software in the image viewers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.7 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: PDF Viewer Component is an image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDF Viewer Component safe to download?
- The file is served by edrawsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C8FBB2708F2AB2D25963617643C9E139E47FA6D44BF31D53BDDC21ADB9A8A2F0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0.412Latest | July 7, 2022 | 2.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EdrawSoft.ViewerComponent.PDF -ePDFViewerSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- EdrawSoft
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.0.0.412
- Released
- July 7, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- edrawsoft.com
- winget ID
- EdrawSoft.ViewerComponent.PDF
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Viewer Component free?
PDF Viewer Component is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PDF Viewer Component safe to download?
The download comes from edrawsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PDF Viewer Component with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PDF Viewer Component be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does PDF Viewer Component support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does PDF Viewer Component run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to PDF Viewer Component?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
