Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) AlternativesPDF Readers and other similar apps like Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) is described as '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' and is a very popular PDF Reader in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
     1670 likes

    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.

    111 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    SumatraPDF vs Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) Comments
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    Fast rendering, fast scrolling and zooming. But above all else: hold right mouse button and scroll to zoom! :D

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Not in-browser alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceFirefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) is also Free and Open Source
  2. Okular icon
     483 likes

    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.

    114 Okular alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
     
  3. Foxit PDF Reader icon
     1379 likes

    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.

    123 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  4. Evince icon
     460 likes

    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.

    117 Evince alternatives

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    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  5. MuPDF icon
     158 likes

    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.

    92 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
     
  6. 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.

    111 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. EmbedPDF icon
     13 likes

    EmbedPDF is a framework-agnostic, MIT-licensed PDF viewer that drops into any JavaScript project. Whether you build with React, Vue, Svelte, Preact, or vanilla JS, EmbedPDF delivers a smooth, modern reading experience and a clean developer API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • React
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • Vue.js
     
  8. Preview icon
     123 likes

    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.

    168 Preview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Sioyek icon
     22 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Xodo icon
     71 likes

    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.

    118 Xodo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
     
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