What it is
ViewCompanion Premium is Windows software for viewing, printing, annotating, measuring, comparing and converting technical documents. It works with PDF, CAD, plot, raster and other formats, and opens or converts AutoCAD DWG files without AutoCAD installed, supporting DWG R12 through AutoCAD 2027. PDF tools include merging, splitting, watermarking, OCR, PDF/A conversion, page extraction, optimization and revision comparison. Batch conversion and printing can use folder monitoring with predefined settings. Measurements can snap to drawing geometry, be calibrated to scale and exported to Excel XLSX or CSV. Markups stay in separate files, so source documents remain unchanged. Processing is local, and core tools can work offline. Perpetual licenses require no online activation and include one year of maintenance. The paid software has no free plan, with pricing from $95 and a 30-day trial.
Who it suits. It suits organizations needing one Windows tool for technical documents and PDFs. Contractors can use measurement, markup, conversion and batch-processing functions.
Good
- Opens DWG without AutoCAD installed
- Supports measurements with Excel or CSV export
- Keeps annotations separate from originals
- Processes files locally and offline
- Includes batch conversion and printing
Watch for
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- Trial output has a text watermark
- Maintenance renewal is needed for future updates
Verdict
ViewCompanion Premium brings viewing, conversion, measurement and PDF processing into one Windows application. Its perpetual licensing and local processing may suit contractors handling technical files, provided they accept the paid model and Windows-only platform.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| ViewCompanion Premium — 50–59 licenses | $41.80 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 60+ licenses | $41.80 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 40–49 licenses | $45.20 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 30–39 licenses | $49.40 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 20–29 licenses | $53.20 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 10–19 licenses | $57 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 2–9 licenses | $60.80 once | Perpetual license per license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
| ViewCompanion Premium — 1 license | $76 once | Perpetual license; one year of Software Maintenance included |
From ViewCompanion Premium's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- Annotations
- Annotations are stored in a separate markup file, leaving the original document unchanged, and can be included in printing or conversion. source
- Batch automation
- Batch conversion and printing are available, and folder monitoring can automatically process incoming files using predefined settings. source
- CAD support
- It opens and converts AutoCAD DWG files without AutoCAD installed, with support listed for DWG versions R12 through AutoCAD 2027. source
- Founded
- 1997 source
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway source
- Intended users
- The maker describes Premium as useful for organizations that need a single tool to view, print, convert, and process technical documents and PDF files. source
- LibreOffice integration
- With LibreOffice installed separately, ViewCompanion can convert supported office documents such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF, including in batch workflows. source
- License and activation
- Licenses are perpetual, require no online activation, and include one year of maintenance; renewal is optional, but without it the user no longer receives updates, priority support, security fixes, or future Windows compatibility updates. source
- Local processing
- The Windows application processes supported documents locally without uploading them to a cloud conversion service, and its core tools can work without an internet connection. source
- Measurement and takeoff
- Measurements can snap to drawing geometry, be calibrated to scale, and be exported to Excel XLSX or CSV. source
- PDF tools
- PDF features include merging, splitting, watermarking, OCR, PDF/A conversion, page extraction, optimization, and revision comparison. source
- Purpose
- ViewCompanion Premium views, prints, annotates, measures, compares, and converts PDF, CAD, plot, raster, and other technical document formats. source
- Security behavior
- The maker states that ViewCompanion does not execute JavaScript embedded in PDF documents and does not require users to sign in to a hosted viewing platform. source
- Support
- Technical support is provided primarily through email and an online support forum; new licenses include one year of maintenance with technical support. source
- Trial limitation
- The 30-day trial is fully functional except for a text watermark on printed pages and converted files. source