Open in PDF Reader

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
What is Open in PDF Reader?
'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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Rating: 3.69 (75)
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2022-12-14)
Creation date: 2017-08-18
Weekly download count: 502
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • nativeMessaging
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • alarms
Size: 58.31K
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Convenient for opening PDF files in external reader
  • High compatibility with PDF readers
Cons
  • Works a bit slow
  • Does not open and does not work for some users
Most mentioned
  • Convenient for opening PDF files in external reader
  • High compatibility with PDF readers
Recent reviews
Очень удобное для работы расширение
by Антонина Зайцева, 2024-06-06
by Firefox user 14032914, 2024-05-02
by Firefox user 14032914, 2024-05-02
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Safety
Risk impact

Open in PDF Reader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Open in PDF Reader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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