Open in PDF Reader

Adds a context menu item to send PDF links directly to a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader
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The "Open in PDF Reader" Chrome extension streamlines viewing PDF files by enabling you to open them directly in your favorite external PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or FoxIt. With a convenient right-click context menu, users can quickly send PDF links to an external application instead of the browser's built-in viewer. It also supports transferring already opened PDFs via a browser action button.

Key features include the option to open PDFs with a simple left-click, support for opening remote PDF URLs directly, and customizable delay settings to ensure compatibility with antivirus software before launching the PDF viewer. To execute OS-level commands, the extension requires a native client installation, with an easy-to-follow guide provided during first use. This extension enhances workflow efficiency for users who prefer dedicated PDF software over the browser's default viewer.

Manifest V3 Productivity Utilities
By:
Andy Portmen
Daily users:
29,188+ 77
Rating:
3.70
(77)
Version:
0.3.6 Last updated: 2025-05-07
Version code:
5938971
Creation date:
2017-08-18
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • nativeMessaging
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • alarms
Size:
60.59K
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 424 ▼ 1
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Open in PDF Reader (v0.3.6)
100,000+ 3.46 (50)
Open in PDF Reader (v0.3.6)
93,279+ 3.40 (14)

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to work with and efficient for viewing PDFs online
  • Highly compatible with the PDF reader 'zathura'
  • Good integration for keyboard navigation with other add-ons like 'Vimium C'
Cons
  • Limited functionality for users who can configure Firefox to open PDFs natively
  • Some users experience slow performance
  • Concerns regarding excessive permissions and privacy
Recent reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-29
by Firefox user 18855050, 2025-03-06
by 退出党团队远离中共恶魔, 2025-02-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Open in PDF Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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