DarkPDF

Adds a simple dark mode functionality for PDF files in Google Chrome

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DarkPDF: Dark Mode for PDF on Chrome

DarkPDF is a Chrome extension designed to improve the comfort of reading PDFs on Google Chrome. This tool adds a dark mode functionality to the browser's native PDF viewer, aiming to prevent eye strain and migraines. It's equipped with an intuitive user interface, an autocorrect feature that automatically turns on dark mode, a keyboard shortcut for easy toggling, and three intensity levels for user preferences.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-11-10 due to malware

By: shilopron

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.91

(120)

Version: 2.4.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-04)

Creation date: 2021-06-09

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
tabs
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 246.78K

Email: sh*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works decently well for text, especially with academic papers.
Helps reduce eye strain while reading.
Easy to set up if instructions are followed.

Cons

Reverses contrast for the entire screen, affecting images and figures.
Requires adjustments in Chrome settings to function properly.
Limited customization options for background and text color.

Most mentioned

Issues with local files not working.
Need to allow access to file URLs.
Users find it beneficial for eye strain.

User reviews

Gabriele Chiarello, 2024-11-05

Easy to get working (see other reviews and "allow access to file URLs" in extension settings) but designed in a lazy way. It will reverse the contrast of the entire screen for the PDF, including the scroll guide and toolbar. If you're just using this for text it should work fine, but if you're reading anything with figures or pictures such as academic papers, don't use this! The figures get affected and become unrecognizable.

Ashley Miller, 2024-10-24

Star, 2024-10-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

DarkPDF requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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