DjVu format is used when it is necessary to view any graphic material in the most compact size. The main directions for its implementation are the preservation and transfer of scanned files. Those who come across DjVu for the first time are struck by its resemblance to PDF. Many users are perplexed and wonder about why introduce a new format. After all, in their opinion, this creates additional inconvenience. Take, for example, the fact that now it is necessary that the computer must have a program for reading the DjVu format.
However, despite the apparent similarities, the program has one very important advantage when compared with the PDF format. The fact is that the developers used specific algorithms, which allowed to achieve multiple compression of graphic files. Thus, the same document will occupy much less space in DjVu than if it were saved in PDF. Naturally, this opens up many prospects for its use on the Internet. Therefore, a program for reading DjVu files will be completely out of place. At the moment, many digital libraries have already completely switched to this format, which increases the level of comfort for the World Wide Web and for users.
The main program for reading DjVu can be downloaded from the official website of the developers. It is distributed completely free. New versions allow you to convert image files into various formats, multi-page view mode and much more. Users who have installed operating systems such as Linux or Mac Os will be able to appreciate the benefits of using DjVu, since there are adapted software options for them.
However, in order for the DjVu reader to open the file, it naturally needs to be downloaded first. This is not always convenient. Therefore, the development team has created a special add-on that can be integrated into the browser, which allows you to view files in its window.
Some Internet resources, often using the new format, provide an even more convenient way to view documents. They use a specially written script created thanks to the capabilities of Java applications, which are usually included in the standard package of systems. Thus, the file can be read on any computer, regardless of which operating system it is running on and whether there is a program for reading DjVu on it.
There are many free utilities to create DjVu files that can be easily selected and downloaded. In order to convert this format to .doc and perform various formatting and editing operations with it, you can use numerous programs to scan and recognize text files. There are options for connecting the text layer directly to the file itself. Thus, the program for reading DjVu will allow you to search the contents inside the document.
This format, without a doubt, deserves the respect of users, as it opens up new possibilities for storing and viewing scanned books, magazines, etc.