Some documents and files on soros.org require plug-ins—software that must be downloaded and "plugged in" to a browser in order to view a document or play an audio or video clip. A few popular plug-ins are listed below:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe's Acrobat Reader must be installed on your system to open documents available on soros.org in the pdf (portable document file) format. It can be downloaded free of charge.

Adobe Flash Player

Sound and video clips are delivered on soros.org through Adobe's Flash Player which can be downloaded free of charge.

QuickTime Player

Sound clips may be downloaded from soros.org through Apple's QuickTime Player.  QuickTime Player can be downloaded free of charge.