PDF Dark Mode

Dark Mode for PDF files to reduce eye strain.

The PDF Dark Mode Chrome extension enhances your PDF reading experience by applying a comfortable dark theme to both online and offline PDF files. Designed to reduce eye strain during extended reading sessions, this extension provides a toggle to switch Dark Mode on or off according to your preference.

Users can customize the darkness and contrast of the filter to suit their visual comfort, with settings that are remembered for future sessions. For offline PDFs, simply enable access to file URLs in the extension’s settings to enjoy Dark Mode seamlessly. The filter applies automatically, ensuring a consistent and easy experience when viewing PDFs in your browser.

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By:: Diwash Dahal
Users:: 23,871+ 411
Rating:: 3.80

(67)
Version:: 1.0.8 (Last updated: 2024-07-03)
Creation date:: 2022-06-25
Risk:: High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
activeTab
tabs
scripting
Host permissions:: file://*/*
https://*/*
http://*/*
Size:: 390.49K
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,022 ▲ 8

Other rankings

#761 in Accessibility ▲

#11 in reduce keyword 17

#26 in dark mode keyword 80 ▲ 10

#26 in pdf keyword 75 ▲ 9

#35 in dark keyword 81 ▲ 1

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User reviews

Pros

Effectively reduces eye strain when reading PDFs in Edge by providing a dark mode.
Works well with local PDF files on the Edge browser.
Simple and easy to use; improvements reading comfort especially in low light.
Helps improve readability and is appreciated by users with eye floaters.
No hidden fees or hurdles; users appreciate the straightforward functionality.

Cons

Does not work consistently, especially with online or some PDFs; some users report it not working at all.
The extension inverts colors including the browser background and toolbar, which some users find unpleasant or confusing.
Background area outside the PDF page often remains white or bright, which users find inconsistent and irritating.
Lacks customization options, like keyboard shortcuts to toggle dark mode on/off.
Permissions requested, such as "Read your browsing history," raise privacy concerns among users.

Recent reviews

It used to work well even though the background wasn't dark enough (outside the PDF) but now it doesn't even work on my edge browser. I tried all possible fixes. And, the PDF is an online link, so it must work like it used to, but it never did.

by Prospy, 2025-04-05

Excelente, funcionou perfeitamente para abrir PDF localmente no navegador Edge.

by Lucas, 2025-04-04

Contrast is unnecesary, it changes the color outside the page to white, wich makes no sense.

by Carlos, 2025-02-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

PDF Dark Mode 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

PDF Dark Mode is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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