Open in PDF Reader

Open in PDF Reader

Easily open desired links in PDF Reader

What is Open in PDF Reader?
"Open in PDF Reader" is a third-party Chrome extension designed to open PDF files using Adobe Reader with just a right-click. In addition, it also features a tool for converting PDF files into JPG or PNG formats. Please note that Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer before using this extension. Make sure to refresh existing tabs or restart your browser after the extension install for it to load properly.
Stats
Users: 30,000+
Version: 3.0.1 (Last updated: 2022-07-14)
Creation date: 2020-10-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 805.89K
URLs: Website
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Open your PDF files using Adobe Reader now. Use acrobat reader to open PDF files.

Want to open PDF files using your favorite PDF reader software Adobe Reader? You can do so now after you install our software extension.

To begin using adobe acrobat to open PDF files, here are the steps you need to do.

Ensure you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Double check and ensure adobe acrobat reader is installed Install our software extension "Open in PDF Viewer" Once you install our software acrobat free, please refresh all your existing Tabs/close browser and restart browser to let the extension load.

Choose the PDF file you wish to open with Adobe Reader via the right click context menu button. Its that simple, just use the right click context menu to choose Adobe Reader when you want to open your PDF Files.

This software also allows you to convert your PDF files to JPG/PNG format.

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Good functionality
  • Convenient right-click option
Cons
  • Doesn't work with certain paths
  • Doesn't open PDFs in Adobe without saving
  • Some users said it didn't work at all
Most mentioned
  • Right-click option
  • Not working issues
  • Requirement to review before use
Recent reviews
by Furkan Keleser Furkan Keleser, 2024-03-27

This does exactly the same thing as Chrome can already do, the only difference being by right-clicking instead of through Chrome's settings. I was looking for something that allows me to open a PDF in Adobe without first having to save it (as is possible with Firefox), and this ain't it.
by Legacy Tuthau-Zand Legacy Tuthau-Zand, 2022-11-26

It does not work because this stupid extenson does not accept this path C:\Users\Win10 Pro x64\AppData\Local\SumatraPDF\SumatraPDF.exe
by Sabrina Ergert Sabrina Ergert, 2022-08-31
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Safety
Risk impact

Open in PDF Reader is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open in PDF Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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