PDF Viewer

Uses HTML5 to display PDF files directly in the browser.

PDF Viewer - Chrome Extension by Mozilla

"PDF Viewer" is a Chrome extension based on PDF.js, created to provide a web standards-based platform for viewing PDF files directly in your browser. Supported by Mozilla, this extension ensures a seamless PDF viewing experience. Users can enable access to local files through settings and report issues on GitHub. Note that PDF files generated via form submissions may not be viewable. The extension includes opt-out telemetry for privacy considerations.

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Extension stats

By: https://pdfjs.robwu.nl

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 3.30

(2,664)

Version: 4.6.129 (Last updated: 2024-10-28)

Creation date: 2019-09-13

Permissions:

alarms
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
webRequest
tabs
webNavigation
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 3.37M

Email: ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 321 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#36 in Workflow & Planning

#2 in pdf keyword 73

#2 in viewer keyword 74

#14 in summarize pdf keyword 24 ▲ 3

#68 in file keyword 54 ▼ 2

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Effective for viewing PDFs without downloading them
Integrates well with existing resources like ownCloud
Faster and smoother than the default Chrome PDF viewer
Retains familiar shortcuts for navigation similar to Acrobat
Lightweight and easy to use

Cons

Issues with opening PDF files directly from local storage
Recent updates have caused functionality problems, like forcing downloads instead of opening in a tab
Changes URL in address bar making it inconvenient for citations
Interference with other extensions, such as 'Dark Reader'
No built-in dark mode option

Most mentioned

Extension provides a better PDF viewing experience than default Chrome viewer
Recent functionality issues with opening PDFs directly
Integration and ease of use comparable to Firefox PDF viewer

User reviews

After closing and reopening Chrome and reopening last session (ctrl+shift+T), the PDF tabs are gone and become "new tabs".

Xythes Bwuaghl, 2025-03-07

been struggling with Arabic text pdf for months while it works perfectly in Firefox. this solves my problem and hassle cuz it use Firefox approach

Mansoour Alshahrani, 2025-02-26

You can have the Firefox PDF reader in Chrome with this extension.

Ferit Kenan Eyüpreisoğlu, 2025-02-15

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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

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