XPDF Viewer

*What's New in 0.1.1* -Added tutorial to show affected users how to make the app work if Google Chrome disables it by default…

XPDF Viewer: Organize Your PDF Files with Chrome Extension

XPDF Viewer is a beneficial Chrome extension designed to provide an organized view of your PDF files. Rather than opening multiple tabs in your Chrome browser, it opens PDFs in a dedicated window, making your web browsing cleaner and more efficient. The viewer offers you additional support for finding solutions if faced with potential issues such as Google Chrome disabling the extension by default. The user-friendly app also allows direct opening of PDFs from the Files app on Chromebook.

Extension stats

Users: 515
Rating: 1.94
(17)
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2017-04-23)
Creation date: 2017-04-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webview
  • app.window
  • notifications
  • browser
  • {"fileSystem":["write","retainEntries","directory"]}
Size: 1.43M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

What's New in 0.1.1 -Added tutorial to show affected users how to make the app work if Google Chrome disables it by default (you'll see the error message on startup) -Redesigned info/about popup

Instead of cluttering your Chrome browser with multiple tabs of PDF files, put them in a separate window to keep your web browsing more organized. You can even open PDFs directly from the Files app on your Chromebook.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to read PDF files once instructions are followed
  • Affordable price
  • Simple to configure after changing a Chrome setting
Cons
  • Causes Chromebook to crash for some users
  • Does not work on some Chromebook models
  • Perceived as difficult to set up without adequate instructions
Most mentioned
  • Issues with opening PDF files on Chromebook
  • Requires following instructions for proper setup
  • Considered user-friendly by some after initial setup
User reviews
Ver 0.0.6 doesn't work AT ALL on a Samsung XE303C12 with latest stable-channel OS.
by A Google user, 2017-01-22

It does not open
by A Google user, 2017-02-10

Ver 0.0.6 doesn't work AT ALL on a Samsung XE303C12 with latest stable-channel OS.
by A Google user, 2017-01-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

XPDF Viewer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

XPDF Viewer may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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