PDF Reader
A general-purpose Portable Document Format (PDF) viewer based on Mozilla's PDF.js library
What is PDF Reader?
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Summary
This extension uses Mozilla's pdf.js library to display PDF files in your browser. It will be used as a replacement for the default PDF viewer. This extension supports rendering remote and local PDF files on top frames. The extension provides the same experience as you open PDF files in the Firefox browser.
To allow the extension to parse local PDF files, you need to enable "Access Local Files" in the extension manager.
If you prefer the extension to parse PDF files in frame elements use the right-click context menu checkbox
Features:
- Provides both light and dark theme options
- Facilitates page navigation using the "page" hash
- Allows customization of the PDF viewer's appearance
- Enables the display of both signed and unsigned PDF signatures
- Permits the opening of PDF files by dragging and dropping them into the viewer
- Offers partial support for executing PDF scripts
- Allows for the insertion of text and images
- Enables drawing functionality, such as digitally signing the PDF with a pen or mouse.
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Pros
- Remembers your page. Pages can be bookmarked on your browser
- In Chrome's default PDF viewer, only one click is required to gain focus and use the arrow keys
- Open source
- Options to display embedded PDFs is very useful
- Ability to add CSS snippets
Cons
- Preparing to print bug
- Shortcuts available but there is no list
- Issues with copying text
Most mentioned
- Open source
- Options to display embedded PDFs is very useful
- Ability to add CSS snippets
- Remembering pages and ability to bookmark
- Preparing to print bug
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Safety
Risk impact
PDF Reader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
PDF Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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