Painless Multi-Format Document Previews
Tired of juggling multiple applications just to preview received files?
kkFileView is a web application developed in Java that enables previewing over 20 file formats seamlessly in the browser – no additional software required.
Like all the projects we recommended before, kkFileView is also open-source. You are allowed to modify it and make it support more file formats as you need.
The Value of Multi-Format Previews Without Software Installs
View .dwg Files
By eliminating the need for multiple niche software installs, kkFileView provides immediate productivity gains. Users can preview CAD drawings, Photoshop files, 3D models, and more without hunting down specialty applications. Validate file contents without disrupting workflow.
Streamline collaboration by sharing live previews instead of attachments. Recipients can inspect files without locating specific software. Integrate kkFileView to enrich workflows across CRM, cloud storage, CMS, and more.
Key Features/Functions kkFileView Provides
View .3ds Files
- Supports Office documents such as
doc
,docx
,xls
,xlsx
,xlsm
,ppt
,pptx
,csv
,tsv
, ,dotm
,xlt
,xltm
,dot
,xlam
,dotx
,xla,
,pages
etc. - Supports domestic WPS Office documents such as
wps
,dps
,et
,ett
,wpt
. - Supports OpenOffice, LibreOffice office documents such as
odt
,ods
,ots
,odp
,otp
,six
,ott
,fodt
andfods
. - Supports Visio flowchart files such as
vsd
,vsdx
. - Supports Windows system image files such as
wmf
,emf
. - Supports Photoshop software model files such as
psd
,eps
. - Supports document formats like
pdf
,ofd
, andrtf
. - Supports software model files like
xmind
. - Support for
bpmn
workflow files. - Support for
eml
mail files - Support for
epub
book documents - Supports 3D model files like
obj
,3ds
,stl
,ply
,gltf
,glb
,off
,3dm
,fbx
,dae
,wrl
,3mf
,ifc
,brep
,step
,iges
,fcstd
,bim
, etc. - Supports CAD model files such as
dwg
,dxf
,dwf
iges
,igs
,dwt
,dng
,ifc
,dwfx
,stl
,cf2
,plt
, etc. - Supports all plain text files such as
txt
,xml
(rendering),md
(rendering),java
,php
,py
,js
,css
, etc. - Supports compressed packages such as
zip
,rar
,jar
,tar
,gzip
,7z
, etc. - Supports image previewing (flip, zoom, mirror) of
jpg
,jpeg
,png
,gif
,bmp
,ico
,jfif
,webp
, etc. - Supports image information model files such as
tif
andtiff
. - Supports image format files such as
tga
. - Supports vector image format files such as
svg
. - Supports
mp3
,wav
,mp4
,flv
. - Supports many audio and video format files such as
avi
,mov
,wmv
,mkv
,3gp
, andrm
. - Supports for
dcm
. - Supports for
drawio
.
Powerful Multi-Format Support with Extensible Architecture
kkFileView achieves robust format support through an extensible Java backend. At the core is an abstract preview interface that each file type extends to create tailored viewers. This design enables continuously expanding supported formats. Developers simply extend the interface when adding support for new file types.
kkFileView provides this functionality as a Spring Framework web service. This makes deployment and integration simple and convenient while delivering robust security, scalability, and reliability leveraging Spring’s mature ecosystem.
Monetizing Document Preview Capabilities
Integration and pricing possibilities are plentiful:
- Enrich CRM and PM systems with instant previews
- Enable desktop-quality views for cloud/sharing platforms
- Upgrade website experience with document preview
- Build client portals with seamless multi-format views
- Offer branded previewer apps and components
- Provide APIs for advanced preview capabilities
Tips for Beginners on What to Learn from this Project
Here are some tips on what coding beginners can learn from exploring the kkFileView open source project:
- Study the extensible architecture and preview interface abstraction. This demonstrates solid OOP design patterns like inheritance and polymorphism. Great learning for writing extensible code.
- Review Spring Framework usage like dependency injection, MVC organization, REST APIs, etc. Gain practical understanding of enterprise Java web development.
- Learn how different file formats are encoded and decoded. Master the design of file data structures.
Eliminate friction from document compatibility headaches. Let kkFileView remove the headaches of niche software installs. Get started on GitHub today!