ViewCompanion Standard is an application for viewing, printing and converting plotter files generated by your CAD program or plotter driver. ViewCompanion can open PLT plotter files using HPGL, HP-GL/2, KIPGL, HP-RTL and Calcomp formats. In addition to plotter files it can view, print and convert Adobe PDF, CGM, Autodesk DWF and Gerber files.
Adobe PDF, Autodesk Drawing Web Format (DWF) and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) are all very useful and popular formats for distributing drawings on the Internet. ViewCompanion can convert your PLT, Gerber, CGM and DWF files to Autodesk DXF format which you can read in any major CAD application.
Key Features
View, print, annotate and convert PLT, HPGL and HPGL/2 files.
View, print, annotate and convert Autodesk DWF, CGM, Calcomp and Gerber files.
View, print, annotate and convert Adobe PDF files.
Convert your files to PDF, TIFF, CALS, DWF, DXF, PNG and other formats.
Add markup using text, stamps, images, symbols, shapes, dimension lines, measurement areas and more.
Use the measurement and markup functionality to perform digital takeoffs.
Include footer and header containing date, scale, time and filename when printing.
Add watermark using either text or a raster image to the printed document.
Color or Black & White Printing.
Scaled print or fit to paper.
Poster mode for printing big format drawings on multiple paper sheets.
Print in n-up mode, also known as multiple pages per sheet printing.
Full screen print preview.
Print to all Windows supported plotter and printer devices.
Batch print and batch convert all supported format.
Compare two files and visualize the differences.
The downloaded product will run in evaluation mode for a period of 30 days.
Technical details
Publisher
Software Companions
Version
16.20.0.1110
Release date
2025-05-22
License
Proprietary
Installer type
inno
Architecture
x86, x64
Package ID
SoftwareCompanions.ViewCompanionStandard
Admin rights
Required
Install scope
All users
Dependencies
Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
Install ViewCompanion Standard from the command line
ViewCompanion Standard is proprietary software from Software Companions. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of ViewCompanion Standard?
The latest version is 16.20.0.1110, released on May 22, 2025.
Is it safe to download ViewCompanion Standard?
The download button links to the official installer published on softwarecompanions.no, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 99eb5e17b10b1946011f20b42a7b6099bef7848a40b8159da0cf741d26041f6f.
Which Windows versions does ViewCompanion Standard support?
ViewCompanion Standard runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install ViewCompanion Standard silently?
Run the offline installer with "vc1620x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SoftwareCompanions.ViewCompanionStandard -e --silent.
How do I uninstall ViewCompanion Standard?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ViewCompanion Standard and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SoftwareCompanions.ViewCompanionStandard -e.
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