Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader

Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader

PDF Viewer, Reader is a free tool that allows you to view PDF files directly in your web browser.

What is Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader?
"Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader" is a secure, free tool designed to enhance your PDF viewing experience in Chrome. The extension makes it possible to view PDF files directly in the browser, eliminating the need for third-party software. The viewer operates locally, ensuring file security by not requiring uploads to any servers. It works with both local and web-based PDF files and leverages the HTML5 PDF Reader library for a seamless, efficient user experience. Compatible with Chrome version 37 and above.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.93 (110)
Version: 1.0.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-12-05)
Creation date: 2020-10-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 29.69K
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Summary

This PDF Viewer is a free tool that allows you to view PDF files directly in your Chrome. To see the PDF file with this PDF Viewer simply hit the icon installed in the browser's toolbar. or Click the Chrome's context menu.

This PDF Viewer reads files without uploading the file to any servers. It only works locally without going through the server. This PDF viewer supports local & web PDF files. Based on HTML5 PDF Reader library.

Support Chrome 37 and later versions.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well with google drive
  • Allows saving pictures from a page
  • Fast in loading the next page
Cons
  • Requires access to entire Google Drive
  • Doesn't allow opening from file urls
  • Some users reported it as a virus
  • Print option may not work
Most mentioned
  • Fast in loading the next page
  • Doesn't allow opening from file urls
  • Requires access to entire Google Drive
Recent reviews
Easy to use no complaints .
by A Google user, 2017-05-21

It seems to work well on Samsung Chromebook XE303C12, but I want an add free version and don't mind paying. (My screen is never big enough to waste area)
by A Google user, 2017-02-08

Easy to use no complaints .
by A Google user, 2017-05-21
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Safety
Risk impact

Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Awesome PDF Viewer, Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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