How it works
How to open a PDF online
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Drop your PDF into the reader, or click to browse.
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Scroll, jump to a page, or use the sidebar to navigate.
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Search the text, zoom, rotate the view or start presentation mode.
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Print, download, or create a share link when you are done.
Find anything fast
Search the whole document and jump between matches. Use page thumbnails and the outline to move around.
Read your way
Zoom in and out, fit to page or width, rotate the view, or go full screen with presentation mode.
Print and share
Print straight from the reader, or create a link that anyone can open for the next 24 hours.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can I search inside a PDF?
Yes. Use the search box to find any word and jump between the matches.
How long does a share link from the reader last?
Links created in the reader expire after 24 hours, and the file is then deleted. For other expiry times, use Share PDF.
Do I need to install a PDF reader?
No. The reader runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
Is the PDF Reader free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.
Can I read PDFs on my phone?
Yes. CrestPDF works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, with nothing to install.
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