Open in PDF Reader

Adds a context menu item to send PDF links directly to a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader

Open in PDF Reader - Firefox Add-on for Efficient PDF View

'Open in PDF Reader' is a useful Firefox add-on that facilitates the quick opening of PDF files. It adds a context menu item, allowing users to forward PDF links directly to an external reader like Adobe Acrobat Reader or FoxIt. It streamlines opening PDFs by executing a single, direct command, eliminating redundant steps. Additionally, it offers advanced features like defining left-click open, sending PDF URLs to the external executable, and running the external executable with delay for security checks.
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Add-on stats

Users: 31,213
1.21K
Rating: 3.68
(76)
Version: 0.3.4 (Last updated: 2024-11-18)
Creation date: 2017-08-18
Weekly download count: 468
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • nativeMessaging
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • alarms
Size: 60.41K

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# 415 ▲ 2
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Open in PDF Reader (v0.3.4)
3.46 (50) 100,000
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Open in PDF Reader (v0.3.4)
3.50 (15) 94,397
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Add-on summary

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The "Open in PDF viewer" extension opens PDF files directly in your favorite external PDF viewer application. To use the extension, right-click on a PDF link and select the "Open in PDF viewer" item. The extension downloads the PDF file in your default downloads directory and then executes the external command to open the downloaded file with the default PDF viewer (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader or FoxIt PDF reader).

Note that to execute an OS-level command, you need to install a native client. Native client installation guide appears on the first usage.

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVyk0EWA5F8

Features:

  1. Open PDF files from right-click context menu
  2. Transfer already opened PDF files to the external PDF viewer by pressing the browser's action button
  3. Detect PDF links and open them with left-click
  4. Open the external PDF viewer with a user-defined delay
  5. Supports most common PDF viewers

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Highly compatible with PDF reader 'zathura'
  • Allows viewing PDF files efficiently without downloading them
  • Useful for users who frequently examine online PDF files
Cons
  • Perceived as slow by some users
  • Considered unnecessary since Firefox already allows PDF opening preferences
  • Reported as not functioning properly for some users
  • Allegations of requiring excessive permissions
Most mentioned
  • The add-on's functionality is somewhat redundant due to Firefox's built-in options
  • Performance issues such as slowness
  • Compatibility with specific PDF readers
User reviews
It does what is advertised but is far from flawless. For anyone that doesn't know Firefox lets you choose how you want to open pdf files, which makes this extension useless. Go to Settings > General. Scroll down to the Applications section and find Portable Document Format (PDF). In the Action column next to it, choose Open with [Your PDF Viewer] or Always ask.
by Firefox user 17889476, 2025-01-12
Очень удобное для работы расширение
by Антонина Зайцева, 2024-06-06
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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