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.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- User-friendly interface with easy navigation
- Variety of useful features such as bookmarking and page location
- Ability to customize the viewer with CSS
- Better functionality and spell checking compared to the default viewer
- Regular updates and open-source nature
Cons
- No edit or annotate features such as the ability to fill out forms
- Some users experience text and characters being displayed incorrectly
- Lacks features like document loading progress bar, text tool, and draw tool
- Issues with printing and copying text accurately
Most mentioned
- Lacks editing and annotation features
- Comparison with default Chrome and Adobe viewers
- Desire for recent document feature or default zoom customization
- Occasional issues with opening files or viewing PDFs
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
PDF Reader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install PDF Reader if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
PDF Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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