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Google Chrome’s New Feature

April 29, 2025 Catherine Williams Tech
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  • (AP) — Google Chrome⁤ for‍ Android now includes a‍ built-in PDF viewer, allowing users to open and edit PDF files directly within the browser.
  • Previously, Android users were often prompted to open PDFs using external apps like Google Drive.
  • The feature,while available in a limited capacity since December,has now been fully activated for a wider user base.
Original source: chip.de

Chrome for Android Adds⁣ Native PDF Support, ⁤eliminating Need for Third-Party Apps

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google Chrome⁤ for‍ Android now includes a‍ built-in PDF viewer, allowing users to open and edit PDF files directly within the browser. This update eliminates the need for separate applications to handle PDF documents.

Opening PDFs Made easier

Previously, Android users were often prompted to open PDFs using external apps like Google Drive. Now, with⁣ the integrated⁤ PDF viewer, files open seamlessly within Chrome itself, streamlining the process.

The feature,while available in a limited capacity since December,has now been fully activated for a wider user base.

New Editing and⁢ Search Tools

The updated Chrome PDF viewer includes several⁤ new tools:

  • Built-in processing⁣ functions
  • A toolbar, accessible via a pencil icon, offering:
    ⁣ ⁣

    • Color selection
    • Line width adjustment
    • Undo and redo capabilities
  • A search function for locating ⁣specific text within PDF files.
Screenshot of the PDF⁢ reader in Google Chrome
Screenshot of the PDF reader in google Chrome. Credit: Android authority

The PDF viewer is currently available on Android 15,with plans ‍to expand support to devices running Android⁣ 12 and newer.

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