PDF Viewer for Chrome

PDF documents can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader or other third-party software, but not all individuals work with PDFs or require such an application. Still, there are situations where one has to download a PDF document and must go through the hassle of downloading Adobe or any other PDF viewer, just for one-time use. If you're daily routine rarely involves reading PDFs you might want to check PDF Viewer for Chrome out — a lightweight extension that uses HTML5 in order to let you read PDF files without the need for a fully-fledged app.

Being only a simple extension, the user doesn't really need to waste time setting it up. The only option that requires a bit of attention is an entry from the extension’s options. Right-click the icon, open the Options menu, and look for the "Allow access to file URLs." This feature allows you to open PDF documents already downloaded, so having it always-on is a wise choice.

Accessing the options mentioned above will open an additional panel sporting several tools or features. For example, you can choose the viewing position on load, default zoom level, sidebar state, cursor tool looks, text layer mode, scroll modes, spread modes, and more. Even though these options can be totally ignored without impacting your experience, they might be worth checking out.

PDF Viewer for Chrome can be considered one of the easiest ways to read PDF files without having a dedicated program for that, apart from online tools, of course. Should come in handy for everyone who's looking to have a reader at hand, but not willing to waste precious space with larger applications.