Crocodoc Simplifies Document Viewing On Mobile Web

In a world so revolutionary, Crocodoc does its bit by bringing more to HTML5 and less to Acrobat. Originally launched in 2010, the start-up's first launch was a Flash-based technology which allowed a document version of an uploaded PDF for sharing and annotating online, hence serving little by little its aim to wipe out Acrobat. This technology was re-launched last year with HTML5 and now Crocodoc is releasing a new version of this HTML5 technology designed specifically for mobile and web platforms.

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The service allows a user to take PDFs, Word documents, as well as Powerpoint Presentations and produces it online for a wider audience. Very reminiscent of Google Docs, except Crocodoc retains the formatting which hasn't been a highlight of Google Docs, if I recall correctly. Also, Google Docs takes that much time to load in a browser but Crocodoc, which is specially designed for the mobile web allows seamless embedding. In a passive way, most of us are already using Crocodoc's technology as Dropbox, Yammer and LinkedIn bank on Crocodoc for making their documents available for viewing.

Crocodoc has done a commendable job in replicating documents which are at par with Microsoft and Adobe, all within a web app. The service can be implemented through a range of third-party apps by using iFrame or JavaScript, none of those requiring a plug-in. Though, the technology is a pay-per-document service and hence more suitable for businesses, or organizations which rely on sharing of documents among large groups. Crocodoc is currently comprised of four employees, all from MIT, but has plans to double or triple its workforce within a year.

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