PDF Reader
Runs locally in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.Open, read and search local PDFs. Works offline after preparation, without uploads.
Your PDF stays on this device.
How it works
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Open PDF
Drop a PDF here or choose a file
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Find text
Browse the document, adjust zoom or search for a term in its existing text.
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Automatically available offline
The website automatically downloads all tool resources on the first online visit. Once preparation is complete, the reader works offline in every language, even if you have never opened it before.
Good to know
Open, read and search local PDFs. Works offline after preparation, without uploads.
Typical use cases
Read contracts and invoices
Open a local PDF and find amounts or terms with text search. The file is never uploaded.
Read documents on the move
The website automatically downloads all tool resources on the first online visit. Once preparation is complete, the reader works offline in every language, even if you have never opened it before.
Tips for better results
Use the overview for long documents
Jump directly to a section using its page number, thumbnail or an existing bookmark.
Understand scans and protected PDFs
Scans without a text layer can be viewed but cannot be searched. Encrypted PDFs require the opening password.
Features
Your PDF stays on this device.
Available for all tools and languages in this browser profile after the website finishes preparation. Clearing site data requires another online visit. PDFs are not saved.
Frequently asked questions
Does the reader work offline?
The website automatically downloads all tool resources on the first online visit. Once preparation is complete, the reader works offline in every language, even if you have never opened it before.
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