Open in Foxit™ Reader

Adds a context menu item to send PDF links directly to Foxit™ Reader

Open in Foxit™ Reader is a handy Chrome extension that adds a context menu item to effortlessly open PDF links directly in your Foxit™ Reader. After installation, simply right-click any PDF link and select the option to open it with Foxit™ Reader. The extension downloads the PDF to your browser's default folder before launching the reader, ensuring smooth access since Foxit™ Reader cannot open remote PDFs directly.

Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac, this extension requires installing a lightweight native client to facilitate communication with Foxit™ Reader. It enhances your PDF viewing experience by seamlessly integrating Foxit™ Reader into your web browsing workflow. Note that Foxit™ Reader is a registered trademark of Foxit Software Incorporated; this extension is an independent tool designed to improve integration only.

Manifest V2
By:
Lunu
Daily users:
2,767+ -86
Version:
0.2.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-05)
Version code:
5618921
Creation date:
2018-07-21
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • nativeMessaging
  • downloads
  • activeTab
Size:
97.04K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Open in Foxit™ Reader (v0.2.3)
30,000+ 3.20 (5)

User reviews

Pros
  • Works well to open PDFs in Foxit Reader
  • Best PDF reader available
  • Offers annotation features like highlighting and commenting
  • Integrates with other programs beyond just Foxit
  • User-friendly for those familiar with PDF tools
Cons
  • Confusing installation process and unclear instructions
  • Additional steps required for Linux users to set the path correctly
  • Inconsistent functionality—some PDFs do not open in Foxit as expected
Recent reviews


by winphreak, 2024-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Foxit™ Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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