There is no claim that this extension does the PDF rendering or is developed by Sumatra PDF team. This extension only helps to ease the Sumatra PDF integration. The native helper uses the official NodeJS executable. There is no server-side interaction whatsoever other than downloading the PDF file to the default download directory. This extension uses a native helper to interact with Sumatra PDF The instruction to install the native client will be displayed on the first usage. Sumatra PDF is an open-source PDF, eBook (ePub, Mobi), XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) reader for Microsoft Windows OS (runs on XP, Vista, 7 and 8). This module is written in JavaScript and uses the official NodeJS executable. While it is easy and simple to work with, its also open for heavy customization if you so choose. Note that since Sumatra PDF does not support HTTP and HTTPS protocols, this extension first downloads the PDF files to your default download directory and then sends the actual local path to the Sumatra PDF.Īlso note that since there is an interaction with a native application, this extension needs a helper module. SumatraPDF is an easy-to-use free PDF reader for Windows. You can either use the right-click context menu item for PDF links or let the browser open the PDF file in a browser tab and then use the browser action button to send the PDF file to Sumatra PDF. This page is powered by a knowledgeable community that helps you make an informed decision. 'Free and open source' is the primary reason people pick Okular over the competition.
There are two methods to send a PDF or DJVU link to the Sumatra PDF. Okular, Sumatra PDF, and Evince are probably your best bets out of the 8 options considered. This extension uses the open-source "Sumatra PDF" to handle your PDF and DJVU files.
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