FontReview is an exciting new font viewing tool for Windows 95/98/NT4/2000. FontReview hooks into the Windows Explorer interface and lets you quickly and easily view both installed and uninstalled TrueType fonts.

With FontReview installed, simply double click a TrueType file to see exactly what the font looks like. FontReview integrates smoothly with the Windows Explorer. (see picture, left) Right clicking on the TrueType file displays a menu with options to view, print or install the font. FontReview can print three professional looking sample sheets and a character set chart for any TrueType font.

FontReview also distinguishes between TrueType and OpenType fonts. If an OpenType font is detected, it is displayed with the signature “O” icon. This “O” icon is also used by Windows 2000 to designate OpenType fonts.

This program works with both installed and uninstalled TrueType fonts. It does not work with Adobe Type 1 font files.

FontReview is available for FREE evaluation on the download page.

Complete Feature List

• View both installed and uninstalled TrueType, OpenType fonts
• Integrates into Windows interface as a replacement for the Windows fontview.exe tool
• Windows shell interface lets you preview, print and install fonts from context menu
• Lauched by double-clicking a TrueType font icon from Windows
• Other font files can be opened using drag and drop from Windows Exploer

• Displays common characters and editable sample text from fonts
• User can change point size of sample text
• TrueType and OpenType fonts are distinguished by unique icons
• Displays all 256 characters of ANSI set in a grid
• Displays author, vendor and descriptive information embedded in font files
• Displays list of all kerning pairs defined in font files

• Can print three professional font sample sheets
• Can print chart showing all 255 characters of the ANSI set
• Print outs can be customized with user defined text

• Options allow user to change font sample colors
• Character set grid size can be customized
• Shell integration can be customized to work in conjuction with Windows fontview.exe

• FontReview is a small and lightweight utility
• Includes easy setup and uninstall programs
• Complete on-line help

The best way to evaluate FontReview is to download and install it on your system. If you don't like it, use the uninstaller to remove the software.