Overview

ArcReader is a free, easy-to-use desktop mapping application that allows users to view,
explore, and print maps and globes. Anyone with ArcReader can view high-quality
interactive maps authored by a high-level ArcGIS Desktop product and published with
the ArcGIS Publisher extension.

With ArcReader, you can

    * View, navigate, and print published ArcGIS maps using ArcReader (.pmf files).
    * Deploy your GIS data to novices and professionals alike.
    * Zoom, pan, and switch between map and page layout views.
    * Communicate more efficiently with the ability to graphically mark up maps.
    * Print published map and globe documents including all layer symbology and
      cartographic map elements on any supported printer.
    * Create custom ArcReader applications and embed ArcReader capabilities into
      existing applications.

System Requirements

ArcReader can run in a number of configurations and across a range of computing
platforms for Solaris, Linux, and Windows.