PDF Viewer - open in PDF Reader

PDF Viewer use HTML5 to display and edit any PDF files directly in Chrome. PDF Converter and PDF Editor tool online.
What is PDF Viewer - open in PDF Reader?
"PDF Viewer - open in PDF Reader" is a powerful Chrome extension that enables you to view, edit, and convert PDF files using HTML5 technology. It integrates seamlessly with Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud services, allowing for easy file access and sharing. Featuring fast rendering speeds with PDF.js, this extension is designed for efficiency, letting you manage your PDFs conveniently from your browser. With a user-friendly interface, you can annotate, secure, and convert PDFs on-the-go.

Extension stats

Users: 300,000+
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-28)
Creation date: 2023-02-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.43M

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Extension summary

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PDF Viewer Online brings true innovation to the PDF world - it's the fully-functional web application.Designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle, it offers a complete application you can take with you wherever you go.

PDF.js is a JavaScript library that renders Portable Document Format files using the web standards-compliant HTML5 Canvas. Its implementation uses the Canvas element from HTML5, which allows for fast rendering speeds. It is community-driven and supported by Mozilla Labs.

Edit, convert, annotate, secure and more…

Take your files with you: Connect file to your Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Box accounts to share files between your desktop and web apps.

To operate with this extension, please right-click on any link and then click on - Open and Download with PDF Viewer - item from the context menu. The files will first be "downloaded" and then "opened" in a default Viewer (the one which is set on the options page). Please note that the file will be downloaded in the "default" download folder on your machine.

Our extension is in a partnership with admitad. We use this service only for link affilication. We DO NOT save any of your search queries nor are we making any rewards from your search queries.

We really hope that our extension will be useful to you! We look forward to your feedback and ratings! Also write your suggestions for improving the functionality.Title in other locales

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
  • Lightweight and runs smoothly
  • Gets the job done for PDF viewing
  • Keeps track of reading progress in eBooks
  • Nice and simplistic interface
  • Love the ease of use with wrapped scrolling
Cons
  • No editing ability
  • No converting options
  • Does not connect to cloud storage
  • Does not set as default PDF viewer
  • Some links are hijacked or redirected for monetary purposes
Most mentioned
  • No editing
  • Lightweight and smooth performance
  • Hijacks links or redirects
  • Good for viewing PDFs
  • Simple interface
Recent reviews
It's perfect.I have never seen such a useful tool.
by Adam Adam, 2024-11-13

Do not use. It hijacks links in the google results.
by Tom Lester, 2024-11-06

Don't use it changes some links on google to redirect you for monetary purposes
by cory eng, 2024-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

PDF Viewer - open in PDF Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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