MS Technology eViewer : The Smarter Brava Viewer Alternative & Replacement
A modern, secure, and cost effective-document viewer that does more – so you can do more.
With the discontinuation of OpenText Brava! (commonly known as Brava Viewer) in 2022, organizations relying on annotations, redlines, and layered files face security risks, browser incompatibility, and a lack of support. Many are now searching for a reliable Brava Viewer replacement.
eViewer by MS Technology is purpose-built as the leading alternative to OpenText Brava to ensure a smooth, disruption-free Brava Viewer migration; preserving your legacy data while delivering a modern, secure, web-based experience.
eViewer picks up exactly where Brava Viewer left off: preserving your annotations, layers, and legacy files without conversion, downtime, or data loss.
Zero conversion required
HTML5 browser-based
Enterprise-ready
XRL file support
Migration
Drop in. Not start over.
eViewer is the ideal Brava Viewer alternative that renders your existing Brava supported files natively, including XRL annotations and layers, without requiring any batch processing or data transformation. As a true Brava Viewer replacement, your team keeps working the moment you switch to this Brava Viewer replacement.
Annotation Support
Every markup, intact.
Your historical redlines and annotations are fully preserved, visible, and usable from day one in this alternative to Brava Viewer.
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Shape annotations
Lines, circles, arrows, and rectangles rendered accurately from legacy Brava supported files.
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Line styles
Dashed, dotted, and solid strokes are maintained exactly as authored.
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Arrow types
Single-sided and double-sided arrows are supported, preserving intent and direction.
Annotation layers
Full layer structure from Brava supported files rendered with correct visibility and ordering.
Integration
Fits your existing stack.
eViewer is designed to connect with your current infrastructure; there is no need to rebuild your document ecosystem.
Backend integration
Fetch and load previously saved Brava XRL data directly. Maintain continuity with existing repositories and enable smooth enterprise workflow integration.
Compatibility
Seamless compatibility with OpenText Documentum, IBM FileNet, Salesforce, and other leading content management platforms.
Zero-install access
HTML5 browser-based deployment means no client software to manage, with improved performance and a future-ready architecture.
eViewer vs. other Brava Viewer Alternatives
| Feature | eViewer (MS Technology) | SDK-Based Solutions (e.g., Nutrient, Apryse) | Other Universal Viewers (e.g., IceViewer, PrizmDoc) |
| Native Brava / XRL Support | Yes – Zero conversion, full fidelity | Often requires conversion or migration effort | Partial or limited |
| Annotation & Layer Preservation | Full preservation of shapes, lines, arrows, and layers | Varies – may need re-creation | Varies |
| Migration Downtime | None – Drop-in replacement | Medium to high (development/integration) | Low to medium |
| HTML5 / Zero-Install | Yes – Pure browser-based | Yes (but often SDK requires dev work) | Varies |
| Enterprise CMS Integration | Excellent (Documentum, FileNet, Salesforce, etc.) | Good (requires custom development) | Strong for specific platforms |
| Measurement & Calibration | Advanced, per-page, real-world units | Available in some | Varies |
| Security & Redaction | Enterprise-grade, role-based | Strong | Strong |
| Implementation Effort | Low – Ready to deploy | High (SDK integration) | Low to Medium |
| Ongoing Support & Expertise | Dedicated MS Technology support | Vendor support | Vendor support |
| Best For | Organizations wanting a seamless, fast migration with legacy Brava files | Teams are comfortable with custom development | Specific OpenText environments |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to replace Brava Viewer with a secure, modern solution?
Transitioning doesn’t have to be complex. As the smarter Brava Viewer alternative, eViewer protects your data, preserves your workflows, and sets you up for what comes next.