Project Viewer is a specialized utility designed to open, read, and analyze Microsoft Project files (.mpp) without requiring a costly license for the full Microsoft Project software. This tool serves as a critical bridge for team members and stakeholders who need to view project schedules, Gantt charts, and resource allocations but do not require editing capabilities. By maintaining 100% fidelity with the native file format, it ensures that project plans appear exactly as they were created, preserving all formatting, dependencies, and custom views for accurate communication across the entire project lifecycle.
Key Features
- Universal .MPP Compatibility: Opens project files created in any edition of Microsoft Project, including 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024, ensuring no data is lost during the viewing process.
- Comprehensive View Options: Provides access to all standard project views such as Gantt Chart, Calendar, Network Diagram, Task Usage, and Team Planner to analyze schedules from different perspectives.
- Cloud Integration: Connects directly to storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and SharePoint, allowing users to open and review project plans stored remotely without manual downloads.
- Resource Analysis Tools: Displays detailed Resource Sheet and Resource Usage views, enabling managers to verify workload distribution and identify potential over-allocation issues without altering the plan.
- High-Fidelity Printing: Generates professional-quality prints of project schedules and charts, including the ability to export views to PDF or Excel for easy sharing in meetings and reports.
- Smart Search Functionality: Includes a "Tell Me" search bar that allows users to quickly locate specific program features, tasks, or dates within complex project files.
Use Cases
This software is ideal for project stakeholders, such as executives and clients, who need to monitor progress and milestones without navigating the complexities of the full Microsoft Project interface. It also serves construction site managers and remote consultants who require immediate, read-only access to updated schedules and resource lists on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.
By offering a pixel-perfect viewing experience at a fraction of the cost of the full authoring tool, Project Viewer enables organizations to distribute project data freely while maintaining security and version control.
Version 6.27 — 2025
- Erix.AI Integration: Added new AI-powered assistance (Erix.AI) to help users generate and manage project plans more efficiently.
- Subscription Management: Introduced the ability to manage purchased subscription plans directly within the application settings.
- Timeline View Enhancements: Improved the visual layout and functionality of the Timeline View for clearer project tracking.
- Resource Calculation Updates: Optimized the logic for calculating resource work to ensure greater accuracy in project scheduling.
- User Interface Refinements: Applied multiple UI/UX fixes to streamline navigation and improve overall visual stability.
- Performance Improvements: Addressed various bugs and enhanced system stability for smoother operation.
