Frequently Asked Questions for Doconut Document Viewer
Hello, readers! We invite you to review the most common queries about the Doconut document viewer library. At Doconut we take pride in being a robust control for a variety of file formats, integrating seamlessly into ASP.NET Webforms, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, .NET Standard, Blazor, Angular, SharePoint, non‑Windows platforms and beyond.
Does it work with ASP.NET MVC / Razor?
Yes, it supports the ASP.NET MVC document viewer.
Does it work with ASP.NET Webforms?
Yes, it supports the ASP.NET document viewer.
Does it work with .NET Core / .NET 6.0+?
Yes, it supports the .NET Core document viewer.
Does it work with Blazor?
Yes, it supports the Blazor document viewer.
Does it work with SharePoint?
Yes, it does.
Does it work with cloud providers?
Yes, it works with Amazon AWS S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud, DropBox and Redis.
Does it work with Angular, React, Vue?
Yes, but there is no sample code for React or Vue. You can refer to the Angular sample.
Can I view documents from a mobile device?
Yes, you can view documents in mobile browsers, but not as a native app.
Which devices and browsers are supported?
It supports IE 8.0 and above, as well as all modern desktop and mobile browsers. Check our online demo links for compatibility with your required devices and browsers.
Which file formats are supported?
For ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Core: DOC, DOCX, ODT, XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, PPT, PPTX, ODP, PDF, VSD, MPP, TIF, XPS, PSD, DWG, DXF, DGN, EML, MSG, TXT, RTF, XML, EPUB, SVG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, HTML, MHT, DICOM.
HTML and DICOM are not directly available with .NET Core. You can export to PDF and then view. You can also try your own file.
Is WinForms / WPF supported?
No, the viewer is designed for ASP.NET only and supports .NET Framework 4.0+ and .NET Standard 2.0+. However, with a Distribution licence you can export a document to PDF within a WinForms / Console app / Web service.
Do I need Office or any other software on the server / client?
No, installation of additional software on the server or client side is not required, except for any special fonts used.
Can I use it inside a microservice / web service, Windows Forms or console app / command line?
Yes, it can be used for PDF conversion (export). A Distribution licence is required.
Are OpenOffice formats supported?
Yes, ODT, ODS and ODP formats are supported.
Can I view files from an intranet or an IP address?
Yes, you can.
I am not sure of my production domain name
We will issue a temporary licence to you until you decide on your final domain name.
Can I view a file from a stream / binary / database?
Yes, you can view from a physical path, a stream or a URL.
Do my files go out? Are there any callbacks to your servers?
No, your files and information remain within your premises, and there are no calls made to our servers at any point.
Can I edit files and save them back?
No, our product is a viewer. However, you can add annotations and save them to PDF.
Are links inside documents clickable?
Yes, the PDF format does support clickable links. Word and other formats can be converted to PDF. Refer to the samples and documentation for more details.
Which languages are supported in search?
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
What support & updates do I get?
We provide email support with a 24‑hour turnaround time and free product updates for one year. You can extend this period. We do not provide phone or priority support.
Are there samples and documentation?
Yes, there are many samples to get you started, together with a detailed PDF manual and an integration guide.