Business users only

MEYER | E-Rechnung Viewer – ZUGFeRD & XRechnung checks

View and check ZUGFeRD and XRechnung, with clear results and a stated scope of checks. For ZUGFeRD, search for invoice values in the extractable text – no confirmation of complete agreement.

View ZUGFeRD and XRechnung and run local checks. For ZUGFeRD, compare structured values with invoice text. Green tick: no technical errors were found within the stated scope of checks. Windows, German interface. Business users only.

What the green tick means

Green tick: no technical errors were found within the stated scope of checks. Text matching is separate; no approval for tax purposes.

ZUGFeRD validation view with a green tick: no technical errors were found within the stated scope of checks; separately, 37 of 39 text search values found.

Technical checks run locally using XML schemas, the official EN 16931 1.3.17 and XRechnung-Schematron 2.6.0 rules, and additional plausibility checks. For ZUGFeRD PDFs, selected PDF/A-3 requirements, metadata and XML embedding are also checked; this is not a full veraPDF validation. Errors and notices include location references. The result does not constitute approval for tax purposes. The application is not a certified validator and does not replace tax or legal advice.

Match ZUGFeRD invoice values

The automatic ZUGFeRD comparison searches the extractable PDF text for XML values such as invoice number, date, amounts and IBAN. It highlights matches and lists values not found. The PDF and XML rendering appear side by side; separate files can also be opened together. A green tick for the technical check means “No errors within the scope checked”. Text matching produces a separate result and may still flag values not found. Even a 100% text match rate does not establish complete content or visual agreement.

ZUGFeRD text comparison with a 95 percent match rate: 37 of 39 values found, with missing values marked in the table.

View ZUGFeRD and XRechnung

MEYER | E-Rechnung Viewer by MEYER EDV GmbH makes ZUGFeRD and XRechnung invoices readable and provides technical checks. For hybrid ZUGFeRD invoices, matching invoice values is a key feature: which structured values also appear in the extractable invoice text? XML-only XRechnung invoices are displayed as a clear A4 visualisation; this does not replace the original file. Supported formats include ZUGFeRD 1.0/2.x, XRechnung in UBL 2.1 and UN/CEFACT CII, and Factur-X. XML schema validation against UBL 2.1 and UN/CEFACT CII D16B; no schema validation against CII D22B. Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is recognised by its specification identifier; additional Peppol-specific rules are not checked.

Invoices from email files

Open .eml and .msg files or drag emails and attachments from Outlook. Invoice attachments are identified automatically.

Technical view of an XRechnung 3.0 invoice in UBL opened from email, showing format details, email information and the invoice attachment.

Check ZUGFeRD and XRechnung

Match ZUGFeRD invoice values

Compare structured invoice values with extractable invoice text. See the match rate, matched values and values not found.

Clear technical results

Green tick: no technical errors were found within the stated scope of checks. Errors and notices include locations. Text matching produces a separate result.

View ZUGFeRD and XRechnung

Read invoices in a clear layout, print on A4 or export as PDF. The rendering does not replace the original file.

Invoices from email files

Open .eml and .msg files or drag emails and attachments from Outlook. Invoice attachments are identified automatically.

Privacy and internet connections

The program processes invoice and email content locally on your device and does not upload it to MEYER EDV or any online validation service. Internet connections are established for licensing, including Free registration, and for updates.

Outlook and integration

An add-in for classic Outlook, a local HTTP API and a command-line interface are available during the trial and in the full version.

Privacy and internet connections

Open invoices from .eml and .msg files or drag them from Outlook. Print the invoice rendering on A4 or save it as a PDF; it does not replace the original file. The program processes invoice and email content locally on your device and does not upload it to MEYER EDV or any online validation service. Internet connections are established for licensing, including Free registration, and for updates. Microsoft WebView2 may additionally establish its own connections for runtime updates, SmartScreen and, depending on your Windows settings, diagnostic data. Internet connections transmit, among other things, your IP address; licensing and registration additionally transmit the licence, device and contact data described in each case. MEYER EDV does not operate its own usage analytics. Details on data, recipients and retention periods: This Windows application has a German-language interface and is intended exclusively for business and institutional users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Privacy policy

Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11; x64 required. Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is required. It is included in Windows 11; otherwise, the installer downloads it. Internet access is needed for licence activation and checks, Free registration, update checks and downloads, and downloading WebView2 if required. Invoice viewing and technical checks work offline. SmartScreen remains active. The Outlook add-in requires classic Outlook. Application interface: German.

  • ZUGFeRD: search for invoice values in the extractable text and see possible discrepancies – no confirmation of complete agreement
  • See technical results with an explicitly stated scope
  • Display XRechnung as a readable A4 visualisation – not a substitute for the original file
  • Open invoice attachments directly from email files
  • Prepare queries using email drafts in all 24 official EU languages

Choose your licence.

Available as a perpetual licence with three years of updates or a monthly subscription that includes all versions and can be cancelled monthly. Security updates remain available for perpetual licences after the three-year period. Workstation and computer allowances depend on the selected option. For Windows, with a German-language interface; exclusively for business and institutional users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Not sold to consumers.

Pricing & ordering

For business customers (B2B) only.

MEYER | E-Rechnung Viewer – Perpetual licence

View and check ZUGFeRD and XRechnung; for ZUGFeRD, search for invoice values in the extractable text. Clear results within the stated scope. For Windows, with a German interface. Business users only.

from 49,00 €
excl. VAT
Start (1 workstation) 49,00 €
5 workstations 119,00 €
10 workstations 229,00 €
25 workstations 549,00 €
50 workstations 1.049,00 €
100 workstations 1.990,00 €
250 workstations 4.490,00 €
500 workstations 8.249,00 €
1,000 workstations 14.990,00 €
  • ZUGFeRD text matching with match rate and highlighting
  • Green tick: no technical errors found within the stated scope of checks
  • Readable ZUGFeRD and XRechnung views, A4 visualisation printing – not a substitute for the original file
  • Invoice content is processed locally, not uploaded
  • Import .eml, .msg and drag-and-drop items from Outlook
  • + 3 more features

MEYER | E-Rechnung Viewer – Monthly subscription

View and check ZUGFeRD and XRechnung; for ZUGFeRD, search for invoice values in the extractable text. Clear results within the stated scope. For Windows, with a German interface. Business users only.

from 5,00 € / month net
excl. VAT
Start (1 workstation) 5,00 € / month net
5 workstations 12,00 € / month net
10 workstations 23,00 € / month net
25 workstations 55,00 € / month net
50 workstations 105,00 € / month net
100 workstations 200,00 € / month net
250 workstations 450,00 € / month net
500 workstations 825,00 € / month net
1,000 workstations 1.500,00 € / month net
  • ZUGFeRD text matching with match rate and highlighting
  • Green tick: no technical errors found within the stated scope of checks
  • Readable ZUGFeRD and XRechnung views, A4 visualisation printing – not a substitute for the original file
  • Invoice content is processed locally, not uploaded
  • Import .eml, .msg and drag-and-drop items from Outlook
  • + 3 more features

Check your e-invoices

Open your ZUGFeRD or XRechnung invoice in the Windows viewer and review the results. Application interface: German.