| FORMAT |
DESCRIPTION & READER PROGRAMS |
Works With
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| DOC |
DOC, or Doc, is a generic name for
a type of text document format usable by nearly all PDA platforms.
Note that this format is not the same as the .doc filename
extension usually given to Microsoft Word document files.
DOC readers for Palm OS devices:
• AportisDoc
is a full-featured freeware DOC reader
• BookWormie
• CSpotRun
is a good freeware reader
• DeepReader
has anti-aliased fonts and "smart" formatting
• Documents
To Go by DataViz (also handles Word & Excel files)
• eReader (formerly Palm Reader)
also handles DOC format
• Express
Reader is a Qvadis' Palm-based DOC reader (free and GT
versions)
• FastWriter
handles Word, Text, HTML, RTF and DOC files on PC and Palm
• HandStory
a multi-format app that reads DOC, text and graphics
• iambic
Reader handles DOC files with or without HTML tags
• iSilo
reads both iSilo and DOC documents
• MobiPocket
offers both PalmOS and WinCE/PPC versions
• PanaRead
provides extra large text capabilities
• QED
allows DOC editing right on the Palm
• ReadThemAll
offers innovative auto-scrolling
• RichReader
reads both DOC and RTF documents
• SmartDoc
(another on-Palm Doc editor/reader)
• Smoothy
provides smooth text scrolling
• SuperDoc
uses SuperFont for clearer text
• TealDoc
(offers extended formatting) (A TealDoc editor)
• TomeRaider
handles DOC files on PalmOS, Pocket PC and EPOC
• WeaselReader
handles both DOC and zTXT files
• WordSmith
is a word processor and DOC reader
• ZDoc
(freeware)
DOC readers for EPOC machines:
• MobiPocket
also offers a DOC publisher program as well. Note that MobiPocket
Publisher is not 100% DOC-compliant, so if you use that program
to create a DOC file, the resulting DOC file will include
some "junk" that will be visible to those PDA users that use
a DOC reader other than MobiPocket.
• VReader5
for Psion Series 5 owners (or download in Finnish)
• EBook
handles DOC files as well as Text and TCR formats and is available
in a variety of languages
• PdbRead
by Shane McKee
DOC readers for Pocket PCs:
• AportisDoc
Mobile comes in a PocketPC/WindowsCE flavor as well.
• MobiPocket
also offers a DOC publisher program as well. Note that MobiPocket
Publisher is not 100% DOC-compliant, so if you use that program
to create a DOC file, the resulting DOC file will include
some "junk" that will be visible to those PDA users that use
a DOC reader other than MobiPocket.
• peekabook
also handles standard Text files
• Starbuck
also handles Text, HTML, and bReady files
DOC readers for Windows (95/98/NT/2000/Me) machines:
• Express
Reader DX - Qvadis' editor/reader for Win95/98/NT4
• BigDOC
- Another DOC editor/reader for Win95/98/NT4
• DocView32
- A freeware Win95/98 reader (download here!)
• DocReader
- Windows freeware that can also make DOC files
• Easy
DOCViewer - A freeware Win98 reader
• Doc
Reader for Java - Windows-based
• FastWriter
handles Word, Text, HTML, RTF and DOC files on PC and Palm
Miscellaneous DOC-related utilities:
• PRC2TXT
- A small program that converts DOC .pdb or .prc files to
plain ASCII .txt files (link will download)
DOC readers for multiple platforms:
• ReadDocJ
- Java-based DOC reader works on many OS's
Reader reviews/comparisons:
• Rob Tillotson compares some
of the various Palm OS DOC readers here.
• The Gadgeteer compares
and reviews several Palm OS DOC programs.
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Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| Acrobat |
Adobe Acrobat, sometimes referred
to as PDF, is a PC-based document format that has been ported
to PDAs.
Acrobat readers for Palm OS devices:
• Check out Acrobat
Reader for Palm OS.
Acrobat readers for EPOC machines:
• Pdf
& Pdf+ from mBrain Software
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Palm OS |
| BDicty |
BDicty is a multilanguage dictionary
program for PalmOS. It allows the addition of various language
and terminology databases. BDicty is available for Palm OS devices
only at the Beiks
website. |
Palm OS |
| CSV |
Short for "Comma-Separated-Value",
CSV files are the lowest common denominator for database files.
For Palm users, CSV files are imported into the AddressBook
application and show up as a discrete category. |
Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| DataViewer |
DataViewer viewing program for Town
Compass and Pocket Directory Databases and eBooks from Town
Compass. |
Palm OS, Pocket PC |
| DateBook |
DateBook Archive files are imported
into the Palm's AddressBook application - see your manual for
details on using these files. |
Palm OS |
| DB |
DB is an open-source (although poorly
named) database program for Palm OS. You can find information
on it here. |
Palm OS |
| EPOCWord |
EPOCWord is the built-in word-processing
file format for EPOC devices. See your EPOC device user's manual
for more information on using these document files. |
EPOC |
| eReader (formerly PalmReader) |
eReader is a proprietary
text document format readable only by the eReader application
available from palmdigitalmedia.com.
It permits reading of eReader and DOC format files on Palm
OS, PocketPC, Windows and Mac platforms. |
Palm OS, Pocket PC |
| FireViewer |
FireViewer (previously named 'ImageViewer'
and 'Viewer III') is an impressive graphics format that supports
color and a variety of grayscales. Note that color FireViewer
images will not be viewable on monochrome (B&W) Palm OS units.
FireViewer readers for Palm OS devices:
• FireViewer
by Firepad
• TinyViewer
works better with some older ImageViewer images
• HandStory
a multi-format app that reads DOC, text and graphics
FireViewer readers for EPOC machines:
• T5Img
for Psion Series 5 devices
• T3Img
for Psion Series 3a/c/mx and Siena machines (B&W only)
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Palm OS, EPOC |
| HanDBase |
HanDBase is a sophisticated, full-featured
database program.
HanDBase readers for Palm OS devices:
• HanDBase
by DDH Software
HanDBase readers for EPOC machines:
• PdbRead
by Shane McKee
• T5Mdb
for Psion Series 5 devices
• T3Mdb
for Psion Series 3a/c/mx and Siena machines
HanDBase readers for Pocket PC machines:
• HanDBase
by DDH Software
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Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| HandStory eBook |
HandStory eBooks are specially formatted
to make for a nice reading experience. To use HandStory
eBook (.hsb) files, you must have the HandStory
Converter loaded on your PC or Mac, and HandStory
Browser on your handheld. |
Palm OS |
| HotPaw BASIC |
HotPaw BASIC (formerly "cBasPad")
is a BASIC compiler. Programs for HotPaw BASIC are found here
in plain text formats and are copied into the program via the
MemoPad application. HotPaw BASIC for Palm OS devices can be
found at Ron Nicholson's
website. |
Palm OS |
| InfoDB |
InfoDB (aka InfoDB Tools) allows
viewing combinations of graphical and text information. You
can download the InfoDB Viewer, called InfoView, from HandTop
Software. |
Palm OS |
| InfoView |
InfoView permits viewing text information
in various organizations (tables, links, etc.). You can download
the InfoView application from HandTop
Software. |
Palm OS |
| iSilo |
iSilo is a large text format that
allows a couple of advantages over the DOC format, such as higher
compression rates (which saves your precious RAM) and extended
formatting (such as bold, italics, horizontal dividers, and
hyperlinks). Check out iSilo's
website for more info and to download their reader application.
iSilo also reads DOC files, it's very easy to convert text,
HTML, and DOC files into the iSilo format, and with iSiloWeb,
you can grab content off the web and make iSilo documents automatically.
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Palm OS, Pocket PC |
| iSilo3 |
iSilo3 is the 3rd version of the
iSilo document format. iSilo3 documents are not compatible with
old iSilo readers, so getting the new reader program is necessary.
iSilo3 offers many enhancements over previous versions of iSilo.
Check out iSilo's website
for more info and to download the reader application (currently
in beta). iSilo also reads DOC files, it's very easy to convert
text, HTML, and DOC files into the iSilo format, and with iSiloX,
you can grab content off the web and make iSilo3 documents automatically.
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Palm OS, Pocket PC |
| JFile |
JFile is a database format and application.
JFile readers for PalmOS machines:
• JFile
from Land-J Technologies. Note: Version 4.1 and later allows
use of all JFile-format databases, whereas earlier versions
do not (see the Land-J website for details).
JFile readers for EPOC machines:
• PdbRead
by Shane McKee
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Palm OS, EPOC |
| Jotter |
Jotter, a simplified database program,
is a standard application built into the EPOC release 5 operating
system. Users of an EPOC-based machine (Symbian OS release 5
only, not Nokia 9000 series communcators) will have this program
built into ROM. Handheld machines that can use this format include
the Psion Series 7 and Netbook, Psion Series 5, Psion 5MX, the
Ericcsson MC218, the Psion Revo, the Psion Revo Plus, and the
Diamond Mako. See your EPOC device user's manual for more information
on using these document files. |
EPOC |
| Lexica |
Lexica is a reference viewer and
multilingual translator for Palm-powered devices. By using add-in
language modules, Lexica allows search and translation between
English and French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and
more. Information on Lexica can be found at the Qvadis
website. |
Palm OS |
| LIST |
LIST is a freeware database format
and application originally written for PalmOS.
LIST readers for PalmOS machines:
• LIST
LIST readers for EPOC machines:
• PdbRead
by Shane McKee
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Palm OS, EPOC |
| LIT |
LIT files, also known as "Reader"
files, are readable only by Pocket PCs and desktop computers
running a Microsoft Windows operating system. Pocket PCs have
a LIT Reader already included, and should reference their user's
manual for more information. Windows desktop users can obtain
a LIT Reader from the Microsoft
Reader homepage. For creating LIT files, see the free tools
at the Readerworks
website. |
Pocket PC |
| MathPad |
MathPad is a tool for solving and
storing mathematical equations in standard algebraic syntax.
You can find more info on it at Rick
Huebner's website. |
Palm OS |
| MemoPad |
MemoPad Archive files are imported
into the Palm's MemoPad application - see your Palm manual for
details on using these files. |
Palm OS |
| MobileDB |
MobileDB is a leading database application for the Palm OS
and Pocket PC. MobileDB enables users to create complex data
lists from Microsoft Excel, Access, FileMaker or a desktop
version of MobileDB. You'll find more content at MemoWare
for MobileDB than any other database application. Use the
links below to read more about MobileDB.
MobileDB
for Palm OS from Handmark
MobileDB
for PocketPC from Handmark
MobileDB Reader
for EPOC by Shane McKee
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Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| MobiPocket |
MobiPocket is a text document format
offering advanced formatting functions. MobiPocket offers readers
for a variety of PDA platforms, all available at the MobiPocket
website. |
Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| Pandora |
Pandora files are self-contained
information applets for Palm OS devices. Just install and run
from the Applications menu (no reader app is required). |
Palm OS |
| Plucker |
Plucker is an extended text-and-graphics
document format for handhelds. It can be used for both local
and remote (e.g., Internet) files. More info can be found at
the Plucker website. |
Palm OS |
| QuickLookup |
QuickLookup is a reference tool for
taking text and database-style content with you. You can download
it from TranCreative.
|
Pocket PC |
| QuickSheet |
QuickSheet is a powerful spreadsheet
application for Palm OS devices. You can download it from Cutting
Edge Software. |
Palm OS |
| QuickWord |
QuickSheet is a word-processing and
Microsoft Word reader application for Palm OS devices. You can
download it from Cutting Edge
Software. |
Palm OS |
| RichReader |
RichReader, by Michael Arena, adds
extensive formatting capabilities to otherwise plain DOC files.
More info and downloads are available at the RichReader
webpage. |
Palm OS |
| RPN |
RPN scripts are to be used with the
RPN calculator application
for Palm OS devices -- visit that homepage for more information
on writing and installing scripts and function menus. |
Palm OS |
| SuperMemo |
SuperMemo is a database application
by Mapletop Software.
|
Palm OS |
| TealInfo |
TealInfo is a flexible information
presentation program from TealPoint Software. If you want more
info, visit the TealPoint
homepage. |
Palm OS |
| TealMeal |
TealMeal is a restaurant information
database program from TealPoint Software. If you want more info
on this app, visit the TealPoint
homepage. |
Palm OS |
| Text |
Text files are generic ASCII documents.
Most PDAs can use these files without futher conversion. Palm
users can use these by copying their contents into the Palm's
Memopad application via the Palm (or other) PIM desktop software.
Text files are transferred to Pocket PCs through the desktop
ActiveSync software. Most of these are less than 4K, but those
that are larger are broken up into multiple consecutive memos
at the points indicated by dashes. |
Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| SmartList To Go |
SmartList To Go (formerly 'ThinkDB')
is database format for Palm OS devices. Please visit the DataViz
website for more information. |
Palm OS |
| ThoughtManager |
ThoughtManager is an outliner and
checklist maker for Palm OS devices. Please visit the Hands
High Software website for more information. |
Palm OS |
| Tides |
Tides is a freeware program specifically
for keeping track of your local tide tables. If you want more
info, visit the Tides
homepage. |
Palm OS |
| TomeRaider |
TomeRaider is a powerful text reader
application with database-like capabilities, and versions are
available for Palm OS, EPOC, and Pocket PC platforms. For more
information or to download the TomeRaider reader program, see
the TomeRaider homepage.
For MacOS-based Palm users, the Mac
PalmOS converter is available as an alpha product. Note
that TomeRaider files are downloaded as *.tr files -- if these
are to be read on a PalmOS device, they need to be converted
into a .pdb file using one of the conversion programs available
at the TomeRaider website
(for more information on using TomeRaider files on Palm OS devices,
please see the README file). |
Palm OS, Pocket PC, EPOC |
| WordSmith |
WordSmith is a terrific word-processor
for PalmOS devices. It can handle plain text, DOC files, Microsoft
Word, and its own proprietary format. For more info, see the
Handmark
website. |
Palm OS |
