Lightweight open source PDF and ebook reader for Windows
Sumatra PDF is a small, fast document reader for Windows that opens PDF, EPUB, MOBI, XPS, DjVu and comic book files. It focuses on quick startup and a minimal interface rather than editing, with basic annotation support and a portable version that runs without installation. It is free and open source under the GPLv3.
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- alternatives
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
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Pros
- Very fast startup and a minimal interface
- Opens PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DjVu and comic book files
- Portable version runs without installation
Cons
- Available on Windows only, with no Mac or Linux version
- No PDF editing and only basic annotations
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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