About Project Reader
Project Reader is a Windows desktop application by K-SOL that allows users to view, print, and export project plans created in Microsoft Project. It supports all versions of MS Project files (MPP, MPT, XML) without requiring a Microsoft Project installation, and can open plans from local files, cloud storage, or Microsoft Project Server.
Project Reader by K-SOL is a viewer application for Windows that allows users to open, print, and export Microsoft Project files without needing a MS Project license. It supports a wide range of file formats, from legacy MS Project 98 to the latest 2024 versions, as well as plans from Microsoft Project Server. The software provides six standard views, including Gantt Chart and Resource Usage, and allows for customization through filters and tables. Key capabilities include opening files directly from cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox, exporting data to Excel, and generating visual reports. It is a desktop application that can be deployed on individual workstations or on servers for concurrent access (e.g., Citrix/Terminal Server). Licensing is available as both perpetual (one-time) and subscription models. A 30-day free trial is available for evaluation. The user interface is available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Pros & Cons
- Provides a cost-effective way to share project plans with team members who do not have a Microsoft Project license.
- Supports all Microsoft Project file versions from 1998 to 2024, ensuring backward and forward compatibility.
- Offers a 30-day, no-registration-required free trial for full evaluation.
- Integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive for easy file access.
- Includes flexible perpetual (one-time purchase) and subscription licensing models.
- Limited to Windows operating systems with no native Mac support.
- No dedicated mobile application for iOS or Android devices.
- Interface design feels outdated compared to modern SaaS tools.
- Lacks built-in collaboration tools for distributed project teams.
- Advanced reporting features require Professional Edition licensing.
Features
Key features
Open, view, and print Microsoft Project files (.mpp, .mpt, .xml) without needing a MS Project license.
Includes six standard Microsoft Project views like Gantt Chart, Tracking Gantt, Task Usage, and Resource Sheet.
Directly open project plans from cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive.
Create custom tables by adding preferred columns and use predefined or custom filters to analyze project data.
Export project tables and Gantt chart images, with direct export functionality to Microsoft Excel.
Additional features
Print any view with options for scaling, date range selection for Gantt charts, and customizable footers.
Automate printing and exporting of project files using command line arguments.
Utilize the Project Reader object model via VBA to import data into applications like Excel or Word.
Generate visual reports in Microsoft Excel based on the project data.
Switch the user interface language at runtime between English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Add and save personal notes ('Postit') to individual tasks within a project plan.
Generate a progress summary report for the open project using an OpenAI API integration.
Opens files from Microsoft Project 98 all the way up to the newer Microsoft Project 2024.
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About Project Reader
Project Reader is a Windows desktop application by K-SOL that allows users to view, print, and export project plans created in Microsoft Project. It supports all versions of MS Project files (MPP, MPT, XML) without requiring a Microsoft Project installation, and can open plans from local files, cloud storage, or Microsoft Project Server.
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Project Reader's In-App Market Place
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Yes
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0
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EUR(€), USD($)
Pros & Cons
- Provides a cost-effective way to share project plans with team members who do not have a Microsoft Project license.
- Supports all Microsoft Project file versions from 1998 to 2024, ensuring backward and forward compatibility.
- Offers a 30-day, no-registration-required free trial for full evaluation.
- Integrates with cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive for easy file access.
- Includes flexible perpetual (one-time purchase) and subscription licensing models.
- Limited to Windows operating systems with no native Mac support.
- No dedicated mobile application for iOS or Android devices.
- Interface design feels outdated compared to modern SaaS tools.
- Lacks built-in collaboration tools for distributed project teams.
- Advanced reporting features require Professional Edition licensing.
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