File Viewer for Android

Play File Viewer for Android

Android file viewer and manager supporting over 150 formats

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Play File Viewer for Android Overview

  • Updated February 13, 2026

File Viewer for Android is a versatile file viewer and file manager developed by Sharpened Productions. It allows users to open, browse, and manage more than 150 file types from a single app, including documents, eBooks, archives, images, audio, and video.

The app is designed for simplicity, broad format compatibility, and quick access to file information.

Key Features

  • 150+ File Format Support: Open documents, images, videos, audio, archives, and source code from one app.
  • Built-in File Manager: Browse, search, and organize files directly on your Android device.
  • Document Viewing & Conversion: Read PDFs, Office files, and convert select documents to PDF.
  • Archive Extraction: Extract ZIP, 7z, TAR, and other compressed file formats.
  • Metadata & Checksums: View EXIF data, file metadata, and MD5 checksums for verification.

Price

Plan Price Featured
Free (Ad-Supported) $0 (Free) Open 150+ file formats, Built-in file manager, Archive extraction
Ad-Free (In-App Purchase) One-time in-app purchase (Price varies by region) No advertisements, Full format support, Cleaner user experience

 

Pros

Competitor

Pros
Total Commander Compared to Total Commander, File Viewer for Android is easier for casual users because it focuses on opening files rather than advanced file operations. Its single-app approach to viewing many uncommon formats reduces the need for plugins and makes it more approachable for non-technical users.
Solid Explorer File Viewer for Android offers much broader file format viewing than Solid Explorer, which is primarily a file manager. Users who frequently receive uncommon document or image formats benefit from built-in viewers without needing external apps.
MiXplorer While MiXplorer is powerful, it can feel complex. File Viewer for Android prioritizes simplicity, making it easier for seniors or less technical users who mainly want to open files quickly without configuring advanced options.
RAR by RARLAB RAR excels at archives, but File Viewer for Android goes far beyond compression by supporting documents, eBooks, raw camera images, and source code, making it a more well-rounded viewing solution.
Google Files Google Files focuses on cleanup and sharing, whereas File Viewer for Android provides deeper file inspection, rare format support, and metadata viewing, which is useful for professionals and power users.

Cons

Competitor

Cons
Total Commander Compared to Total Commander, File Viewer for Android lacks advanced file operation features like custom scripts and deep folder synchronization, which power users may miss when managing large or complex directory structures.
Solid Explorer Solid Explorer offers a more polished UI and stronger cloud integration. File Viewer for Android feels more utilitarian and is less suited for users who rely heavily on cloud storage workflows.
MiXplorer MiXplorer is free and ad-free in many distributions, while File Viewer for Android relies on ads unless users pay. This makes it less appealing for users who strongly prefer open-source or ad-free tools.
RAR by RARLAB RAR provides faster and more reliable archive handling. File Viewer for Android’s archive features are functional but not as optimized for heavy compression or repair tasks.
Google Files Google Files is lighter and tightly integrated with Android. File Viewer for Android can feel heavier and occasionally slower, especially on older devices when opening very large or complex files.

Verified Customer Reviews

  • Google Play Review (Rating: 4.3/5): Users praise the wide file format support and ease of use, but frequently complain about intrusive ads and occasional issues opening rare file types.
  • Sharpened Testimonials (Rating: 5/5): Reviewers appreciate how many formats the app can open in one place, though some note that performance depends heavily on device speed.
  • Reddit/r/androidapps Review (Rating: 4/5): The app is mentioned as useful for viewing uncommon files, but users often prefer alternatives due to ads and paid upgrades.
  • Soft112 Review (Rating: 4/5): Reviewers like the all-in-one viewer concept and frequent updates, while noting that the free version is limited by advertising.
  • Capterra Review (Rating: 4/5): Users value the broad compatibility inherited from FileInfo.com, but point out that mobile users may prefer a one-time purchase instead of ads.