CN PDF Viewer vs File Upload, Image Upload
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 27, 2026 for CN PDF Viewer, Nov 9, 2026 for File Upload, Image Upload.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: CN PDF Viewer 5.0 from 2 reviews and File Upload, Image Upload 5.0 from 8 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for CN PDF Viewer and $3.99/month for File Upload, Image Upload.
- File Upload, Image Upload lists 10 features CN PDF Viewer’s listing doesn’t mention, including Add text, Custom fields, File conversion.
Head to head
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Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · 300 Views
- · 8 PDF Files
- · Full RTL Support
- · Upload PDF Files
Basic Plan
- · 2,000 Views
- · 20 PDF Files
- · Ads Removal
- · Custom Design
- · Multilingual support
- · Premium Layouts
Pro Plan
- · 100,000 Views
- · 50 PDF Files
- · Ads Removal
- · Custom Design
- · Multilingual support
- · Premium Layouts
Business Plan
- · 250 PDF Files
- · 3,000,000 Views
- · Ads Removal
- · Custom CSS
- · Custom Design
- · Multilingual support
Free
- · 10 Uploads Per Month
- · File Rename on Download
- · Fully Customizable to Fit Your Brand
- · Image Cropping
- · Personalized Text Fields
- · Standard Support
Basic
- · 3-Day Free Trial
- · All Free Plan Features Included
- · Apply to Specific Product/Collection
- · CSV Export of Uploaded Files with Order
- · Flat Rate Pricing for Uploads
- · Image Dimension Limits
Advanced
- · 3-Day Free Trial
- · Advanced Rule Settings
- · All Basic Plan Features Included
- · Dropbox Storage
- · Multiple Rules, Each Targeting Specific
- · Per File & File Count Range Pricing
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe PDF Viewer app lets visitors view and download PDF files without leaving your store. Share ebooks, product manuals, support docs, menus, catalogs, and more in a seamless, branded experience. Keep users engaged on-site while providing valuable content that informs and builds trust. Perfect for showcasing any PDF-based information, directly and beautifully on your storefront.
To enhance the shopping experience, Customers can file uploads or image uploads during the product selection, whether it's for custom printing, documentation submission, or design input. This app is useful for merchants offering customized products such as printed gift items, photo frames, keychains, or any product that requires additional customer input.
- Multiple Skins & Layouts: Lots of beautifully designed templates to choose from.
- Rich styling options with fully customizable design features.
- Fully responsive and looks great on any device — desktop or mobile.
- A simple user interface with easy content management features.
- Seamless File Upload on Product Pages and Multiple File Types Supported
- File Access in Order Dashboard as well as Fully Responsive
- Customizable Dropzone and Text Field with File Size Limit Control
- File upload for images, documents, and create personalized designs








All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure | CN PDF Viewer | File Upload, Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 31 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 3 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | CN PDF Viewer | File Upload, Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 8(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | CN PDF Viewer | File Upload, Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | CN PDF Viewer | File Upload, Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #30 | #33 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #10 in Custom file upload |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jan 3, 2022 | May 6, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Common Ninja | CynoInfotech |
FAQ
CN PDF Viewer and File Upload, Image Upload: common questions
- Is CN PDF Viewer or File Upload, Image Upload cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for CN PDF Viewer and $3.99/month for File Upload, Image Upload. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, CN PDF Viewer or File Upload, Image Upload?
- On the Shopify App Store: CN PDF Viewer 5.0 from 2 reviews and File Upload, Image Upload 5.0 from 8 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- CN PDF Viewer lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as File download, Preview. File Upload, Image Upload lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Add text, Custom fields, File conversion, File upload. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 27, 2026 for CN PDF Viewer, Nov 9, 2026 for File Upload, Image Upload; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 27, 2026 for CN PDF Viewer, Nov 9, 2026 for File Upload, Image Upload. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.













