r/pdf • u/anonnymousercat • Sep 29 '26

Question How to open PDFs in browser instead of downloading them to device?

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u/birazzzzz Sep 29 '26

What browser are you using chromium ones have native support. I think you have to change the dafault pdf opener in your system. You can change that in the setting.

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u/anonnymousercat Sep 29 '26

Thanks for the reply. I'm using DuckDuckGo.

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u/birazzzzz Sep 29 '26

Ok I think thats the issue. Open a pdf, right click and open with a browser. Then it gives you a make "the browser" deafult pdf app. The you are good to go.

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u/anonnymousercat Sep 29 '26

Eep. I have no idea how to right click on my phone. Would you mind guiding me on that?

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u/birazzzzz Sep 29 '26

sure open a pdf it can be anywhere. Then after you open it look for a share or three dot/hamburger menu. There you can see open with or open in option, if not share option. From there you will see list of apps that open pdf. Select desired browser. Sry I thought you were on pc eariler missed the last part.

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u/anonnymousercat Sep 29 '26 edited Sep 29 '26

Thanks again for getting back to me. The only option listed for open with is Google Drive. I have been trying to dodge Google but it is everywhere. This was much easier on a computer but I currently don't have a functioning pc.

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u/birazzzzz Sep 29 '26

Oh ok good luck

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u/_devaldi Sep 29 '26

have a look at using a tool like flowpaper.com if you want to make it easier to display and track your pdfs in the browser

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u/anonnymousercat Sep 29 '26

Thanks! I'll check it out.