Open DJVU files online

DjVu is a format optimised for scanned documents — small files for high-resolution book and magazine scans.

Drop a DJVU file to open it

or click to choose — everything stays on your device

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What is a DJVU file?

DjVu is a format optimised for scanned documents — small files for high-resolution book and magazine scans. The .DJVU extension identifies a DjVu file, which is served with the image/vnd.djvu media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Besides this free online viewer, you can open DjVu files in desktop apps such as DjVuLibre, WinDjView — but here all you need is a web browser.

Quick facts

FormatDjVu — DjVu
File extensions.djvu
MIME typeimage/vnd.djvu
DeveloperAT&T Labs (1996)
CategoryE-books & comics
Also opens inDjVuLibre, WinDjView

How to open a DJVU file online

  1. Click Choose file above, or drag your DJVU file onto the box.
  2. The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
  3. Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.

100% private — files never leave your browser.

Libraries used to render DJVU in the browser

This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:

Frequently asked questions

What is a .DJVU file?

A .DJVU file is a DjVu, identified by the image/vnd.djvu media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.

What programs open DJVU files?

On the desktop, DJVU files typically open in DjVuLibre, WinDjView. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.

Is it safe to open my DJVU file here?

Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.

Do I need to install anything to view a DJVU file?

No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.

Does it work on my phone or iPad?

Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.