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PDF Reader

Details

How to use PDF Reader

What the tool does, how to run it, and what to expect from the result.

About this pdf reader

Open or drop a PDF and it is read directly in your browser with pdf.js, the engine behind Firefox’s viewer, so the file is never uploaded anywhere. Pages render as you scroll, which keeps even long documents fast. Zoom from 50% to 300%, type a page number to jump, search for a word to see which pages contain it, and switch to night mode for dark, easier reading.

At a glance

Who PDF Reader is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

Anyone who needs to open a PDF on a device without a PDF app.

Ideal for

Using the pdf reader without installing anything or signing up.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The file is opened in your browser’s memory and disappears when you close the tab. That makes it safe for contracts, bank statements and other private documents.

Why can’t search find text I can see?

The PDF is probably a scan: its pages are pictures without a text layer. Run it through OCR PDF to Text to make the words searchable.

Can I open password-protected PDFs?

Not yet. Remove the password in the app that created it, or with a PDF unlock tool, then open it here.

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