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Convenient browser extension for instantly viewing, editing, and converting PDFs with intuitive collaboration tools

Convenient browser extension for instantly viewing, editing, and converting PDFs with intuitive collaboration tools

Vote (134 votes)

Program license Free

Developer Nitro PDF

Version 3.0.0.2.1

Works under Windows

Vote

(134 votes)

Developer

Nitro PDF

Works under

Windows

Program license

Free

Version

3.0.0.2.1

Pros

  • Instantly open PDF files right in your browser
  • Quick and easy conversion to and from PDF format
  • Makes e-signatures a breeze
  • Improves stability of Firefox when handling longer documents

Cons

  • Free version doesn't support advanced editing features
  • Doesn't let you embed multimedia files into your PDF

PDF Download is an extension for Firefox that allows you to view PDF files without saving them to your hard drive. This is a great time saver for anyone who views PDF files regularly. Instead of converting PDF files to a readable format, the extension simply opens it up in a viewable state instantaneously.

Full Control of Your Files

PDF Download also gives you a variety of options when viewing a PDF. You can use the OCR mode to search through documents with ease. There is also the ability to reorder, add, or eliminate pages with only a few clicks. This is excellent for making last-minute revisions to crucial work documents. You can even add comments to any documents you share with others. Commenting directly in the document is a great way to clarify information that may be difficult to parse in collaborative works.

You also get a suite of conversion tools to help you manage other text documents. You can convert text files, images, and even word documents to PDF format. This is a great way to add some professionalism to any files you send at work.

Easy to Master

Everyone can use the PDF Download extension due to the handy quick start guide. This simple tutorial loads up the first time you open the software. It gives you a quick rundown of how to use each feature of the extension. If you forget anything from the presentation, you can always refer back to it in the help section options menu. The layout is clean and easy to read on smaller screens. There is a menu bar that houses all of the most commonly used functions of the program. With a single click, you can place annotations, highlight text, and give e-signatures.

Creating Documents

PDF Download allows you to make your own documents in a variety of ways. You can scan a physical piece of paper and create a digital PDF version of it. You can also convert many other file types to PDF format. It is even possible to merge multiple files into one larger document. This is great for combining research into one cohesive project. Once a new PDF is created, you can even set a password for security purposes. This makes it easy to share sensitive information while maintaining peace of mind.

Conclusion

PDF Download is the perfect solution to all of your PDF woes. Since it is a Firefox extension, it works on any device that already has Mozilla's browser running. You can seamlessly work between devices to get things done even faster. The ability to view and edit PDF documents without downloading them is a game-changer. The suite of conversion options is also great for improving the professionalism of your projects. While there is a paid version that blocks some functionality, the free version gives you everything you need to manage your files with aplomb.

Pros

  • Instantly open PDF files right in your browser
  • Quick and easy conversion to and from PDF format
  • Makes e-signatures a breeze
  • Improves stability of Firefox when handling longer documents

Cons

  • Free version doesn't support advanced editing features
  • Doesn't let you embed multimedia files into your PDF

Pros

  • Lets you choose which program to use when opening PDF documents in Firefox
  • Can convert PDF files to HTML files for easy viewing
  • Includes three ways to view PDF documents online
  • Allows for online viewing with the right PDF viewing program
  • Has a clean and modern interface that is easy to use

Cons

  • Can still make Firefox crash when opening a PDF document
  • Limits changes you can make to those documents
  • Does not support editing of PDF files

PDF Download for Firefox cuts down on the amount of time it takes to read PDF documents and lets you read those documents right in your Firefox browser window.

If you ever attempted to view a PDF document online without an updated version of Adobe, you know that accomplishing this task is almost impossible. Your browser will bring up a new window that asks you how you want to view the file. If you do not have a PDF viewing program on your computer, Firefox will instead ask if you want to save that file. You'll then need to visit yet another website, upload the saved file and wait until the page loads on your screen. PDF Download for Firefox now lets you view those documents almost instantly online.

A common problem that many have with Firefox is that the browser crashes when it tries to open one of these files. This is especially common for those who leave multiple tabs open at the same time. Once the browser crashes, you need to reload it and hope that Firefox remembered the name of that site. PDF Download for Firefox cuts down on browser crashes and helps you view PDF documents.

This simple tool lets you decide which program you want to use to open PDF documents. You can stick with the default option available on Firefox, select the default viewer from your computer or select a different program. It also lets you change how those documents open. This tool will open the document in the same tab that you have open, open the file in a new tab or open the document in a new window. This gives you control over how you see PDF files and keeps those documents from interfering with other tabs you have open.

While PDF Download for Firefox is a handy tool, it doesn't really deliver many features. You'll still need a program dedicated to opening PDF documents, which means you need to pay for Adobe products or find a free product. The tool then requires that you change the settings to open files via that program. It also limits the changes that you can make to those files once you open one. If you need to edit PDF documents, you need a different tool. PDF Download for Firefox just changes the way you download, open and view online PDF files.

Pros

  • Lets you choose which program to use when opening PDF documents in Firefox
  • Can convert PDF files to HTML files for easy viewing
  • Includes three ways to view PDF documents online
  • Allows for online viewing with the right PDF viewing program
  • Has a clean and modern interface that is easy to use

Cons

  • Can still make Firefox crash when opening a PDF document
  • Limits changes you can make to those documents
  • Does not support editing of PDF files