PDF Viewer

Display any PDF files in the Chrome browser with HTML5. Online editor, viewer and PDF converter tool.

PDF Viewer - Chrome Extension for PDF Files

"PDF Viewer" is a free Chrome extension that enables you to view and edit PDF files right in your browser. With features like adding comments, highlights, and the option to read documents aloud, it enhances your browsing experience. The extension supports both dark and light modes, and you can view files offline. Easily access PDFs by right-clicking links and choosing to open them with the viewer, making it a versatile tool for managing your PDF documents.

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Extension stats

By: https://pdfviewer.me

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 4.71

(378)

Version: 1.0.9 (Last updated: 2025-01-27)

Creation date: 2022-11-02

Permissions:

webRequest
webNavigation
storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

https://*/
http://*/

Size: 2.65M

Email: jg*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 392 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#32 in Workflow & Planning #48 in viewer keyword 74 #72 in pdf keyword 73 #188 in context menu keyword 25 ▲ 6 #265 in feedback keyword 21 ▼ 6

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Can toggle PDF layers without a premium subscription
Remembers text position for later viewing
Ultra fast performance
Allows text highlighting and translation using extensions

Cons

No editing capabilities
No dark theme option for PDFs
Does not convert PDFs to other formats
Does not handle comments from Adobe accurately

Most mentioned

Can only view PDFs, not edit them
Requires downloading PDFs instead of opening them directly
No conversion features for PDFs
Issues with false advertising regarding editing and conversion

User reviews

Единственное расширение без подводных камней. НО НЕ ЧИТАЕТ комменты, написанные в Адобе, искажает их. Это очень затрудняет работу(( Пожалуйста, переделате!

Велемир Л, 2025-02-26

So good! Took me forever to find a way to be able to toggle pdf layers without having to pay premium subscription. This extension can do it! Thank you very much for a great product.

Noob Corner, 2024-12-13

Норм, работает.

Tikhon Zh, 2024-11-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

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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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of PDF Viewer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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