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What it is
Javelin PDF Reader is a free app for viewing standard PDFs and files secured with Drumlin DRM. Readers are available for Windows 8/10/11, macOS 10.13 or later, Android 7 or later, and iOS or iPadOS 9 or later. Reading tools include hyperlinks, navigation trees, different page layouts, text search, annotation, and markup; offline reading also supports zoom and Read-Aloud text-to-speech. DRM-protected files can prevent copying and onward distribution, and publishers can set hard expiry dates or expiry periods that begin at first viewing. Printing is limited to desktop and laptop devices and depends on publisher permission, with controls for copies and page counts. Dynamic watermarks can show device or user details, a filename, authorization code, and date and time. Screen-capture protection varies by platform: it is optional on Windows and macOS, always set on Android, and offers a subset of facilities on iOS. Authorization records may include device details and IP address and are retained for three years. Corporate networks may require proxy configuration or web authorization.
Spec sheet
- Audience
- Drumlin says its Drumlin Publisher and Javelin products support individuals, corporate users, training organizations and publishing enterprises.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Privacy
- Authorization records include the code, document ID, date/time, device details, software version and IP address and are retained for three years.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Headquarters
- London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Founded
- 2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Accessibility
- Offline readers support extensive zooming and text-to-speech Read-Aloud for standard and secured PDFs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Catalogs and deep linking
- Selected Android and iOS readers support web invocation with automated document and catalog delivery, and downloadable multi-level catalogs are supported.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Copy protection
- Encrypted files are protected against content copying and onward distribution.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Expiry controls
- Secured files can use hard expiry dates or soft expiry periods measured from first viewing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- PDF viewing
- Javelin readers view standard PDFs and PDFs encrypted with Drumlin DRM.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Printing controls
- Printing is allowed only on desktop or laptop devices and only when permitted by the publisher, with copy and page-count controls.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Reader features
- Readers support hyperlinks, navigation trees, multiple page-display formats, text search, annotation and markup.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Screen capture protection
- Optional screen-capture protection is available for Windows and macOS, is always set for Android, and has a subset of facilities on iOS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Support limitation
- Corporate networks may require proxy configuration or web authorization, and Javelin3Pro can avoid the DRM web facility for Windows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Supported platforms
- Downloads are provided for Windows 8/10/11, macOS 10.13 or later, Android 7 or later, and iOS/iPadOS 9 or later.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Tracking
- DrumlinPublisher provides tracking and reporting for authorizations, registrations, opens, prints and unauthorized access attempts.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
- Watermarking
- Dynamic watermarks can include device details, date and time, filename, authorization code and user details.Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
Plans and prices
Javelin secure PDF reader Free Windows · macOS · iOS · Android end-user reader software Read 1 Oct 2026 · drumlinsecurity.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Reads standard and Drumlin-encrypted PDFs.
- Offline zoom and Read-Aloud are supported.
- Includes search, annotation, and markup.
- Available on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Limits
- Printing is limited to desktop or laptop devices.
- Corporate networks may need proxy setup or web authorization.
- Authorization records are retained for three years.
Who it suits
Javelin suits readers who need offline PDF tools across desktop and mobile platforms, including for DRM-secured documents. Its publisher controls may also fit organizations distributing protected documents.
Verdict
Javelin combines everyday PDF reading tools with publisher controls for protected files. Platform-specific capture protection and possible network configuration are worth checking before use.
Where Specifiction places it
- PDF Readers#10 of 248.2
