If you have ever opened a .mpp file and caught yourself thinking: “What can I open this without Microsoft Project?”, you are not alone. Especially if you don’t have MS Project and there’s no point in paying for it – you just want to see what’s inside. That’s where Project Viewer 365 Enterprise comes in. No pathos – just a thing that does its job.
What is it
Project Viewer 365 Enterprise is a program that allows you to open and view Microsoft Project files (.mpp) without Microsoft Project itself. It works on Windows, Mac, even in your browser. And on your phone – yes, there are mobile versions. It’s designed as an alternative, but doesn’t pretend to be a full-fledged replacement – that’s important.
Who it’s for
If you are:
- you work in a team, but do not manage projects directly;
- you receive
.mpp files from contractors, clients, managers;
- you just want to see the project, without editing;
- you are looking for an enterprise solution – i.e. you need to involve many people in the company;
then Project Viewer 365 Enterprise might be a good fit for you.
What he can do
Look, it’s not just another “tick box” software. It’s really handy.
- Opens .mpp – any version of Microsoft Project, from 2003 to the latest.
- Shows Gantt diagrams, dependencies, resources, assignments – everything you would expect to see.
- There is a portfolio management viewer if you have multiple projects.
- You can view in real time if you use the cloud.
- Works across platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android and Web.
What is convenient in the Enterprise-version
The regular version is just a viewer. And Enterprise is already with the ability to share, connect Active Directory, use corporate clouds and admin functions.
So if you work in a large team where many people need to see the plans but not change them, this is an option.
What makes it different from the competition
There are, of course, other options – like ProjectLibre, Primavera Viewer, OpenProject. But most of them:
- either not fully compatible with
.mpp (and you get a crooked diagram);
- or no support for mobile devices;
- or not friendly with corporate security.
Project Viewer 365 Enterprise is almost the only one that:
- reads
.mpp accurately as it should,
- works on any device,
- fits the requirements of security and IT teams.
Conclusion
Project Viewer 365 Enterprise is not a fancy gadget or software for startupers. It’s a working tool for people who just need to open `.mpp’ and understand what’s going on. It honestly does what it’s designed to do: view plans uncluttered.
