Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in AlternativesPDF Readers and other similar apps like Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in

Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is described as 'In version 8, Google Chrome introduced a free PDF viewer, installed by default. While this plug-in lacks many features of the Adobe Acrobat Plug-in, it is much faster and lighter, and updates with the browser rather than an external utility' and is a popular PDF Reader in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

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    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    108 SumatraPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • SumatraPDF is Lightweight and Privacy focusedChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    Okular

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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    112 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
  4. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

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    Foxit Reader offers a lightweight PDF viewing experience across multiple platforms with features such as annotation, form filling, signing, cloud storage integration, collaborative review options, heightened security via Trust Manager, and organizational tools like Group Policy and XML Configuration.

    119 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    • Most users think Foxit PDF Reader is a great Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in alternative.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Mac alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
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  6. Evince icon

    Evince

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    Evince (or GNOME Document Viewer) is a document viewer for multiple document formats: PDF, Postscript, djvu, tiff, dvi, XPS, SyncTex support with gedit, comics books (cbr,cbz,cb7 and cbt) and others. See Supported Document Formats for details.

    115 Evince alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  7. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

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    MuPDF offers a highly versatile PDF, XPS, and eBook interpreter, customizable as a renderer, viewer, or toolkit. Features include digital signatures, redactions, form filling, annotations, and page manipulation, ideal for mobile, eBooks, and embedded apps supporting Java, C++, and Python.

    89 MuPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
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    • MuPDF is the most popular Android alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • MuPDF is LightweightChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

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    Seamlessly view, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs with freehand drawing and sticky notes. Utilize cloud storage for effortless access and upgrade for advanced editing and conversion to formats like Word and Excel.

    107 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Adobe Acrobat Reader is a great Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in alternative.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
  10. Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) icon

    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

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    PDF Viewer (aka pdf.js) is a new revolutionary extension using web standard technologies that allows you to display within Mozilla Firefox almost all PDF files found on the web without a plugin.

    82 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. Sioyek icon

    Sioyek

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    Sioyek is a PDF viewer with minimal interface optimized for reading research papers and technical books.

    37 Sioyek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Preview icon

    Preview

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    Native macOS app for viewing, annotating, and editing images and PDFs, featuring tools for cropping, rotating, resizing images, rearranging pages, full-screen viewing, markup, document merging, batch conversion, and export in multiple formats.

    167 Preview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Xodo icon

    Xodo

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    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, share, sync, manage, sign, and more.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    • Xodo is the most popular Web-based alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • Xodo is the most popular commercial alternative to Chrome PDF Viewer Plug-in.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is Free and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightChrome PDF Viewer Plug-in is not according to our users
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