Submit

Browse every extension by category.

All categories

Start from the job you need done.

All use cases

Starter kits for the way you work.

All professions

Extensions that upgrade the sites you already use.

All websites

Side-by-side verdicts and honest alternatives.

All comparisons

Free, single-page tools. No sign-up, most run right in your browser.

Chrome & browser
Privacy tests
Developer utilities
Images & media
Website inspector
Device checks
All free tools

How-tos, safety explainers and data studies.

All guides
Submit an extension

↑↓ move · ↵ open · Tab filter · Esc close

Best PDF Chrome extensions

A PDF Chrome extension lets you view, save, edit or convert PDF files without leaving your browser. There is no single extension that is best for everyone, so match the tool to the job: viewing and annotating, saving web pages as PDF, or editing text and forms inside an existing PDF.

Last reviewed · 1 listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Listings

  1. Example Extension

    A placeholder listing that shows where a reviewed extension will appear.

    Free Productivity ✓ No account needed

    Review Add to Chrome

Chrome opens PDF files by default, but it cannot edit them, merge pages or save a web page as a clean PDF without extra clicks. A PDF extension adds these options to the toolbar or right-click menu, which saves time if you handle PDFs often for work, school or research.

Viewing and annotating PDFs in Chrome

Chrome's built-in viewer shows PDFs but offers only basic highlighting. A dedicated PDF viewer extension adds sticky notes, drawing tools, text highlighting in multiple colors and the ability to save your markup back into the file. Look for one that keeps annotations inside the PDF itself, not in a separate account-only layer.

Saving a web page as a PDF

Chrome already has a Print to PDF option under the print menu, which works for most pages. A save-as-PDF extension can go further by removing ads and navigation clutter, capturing the full page in one shot, or converting a page directly from the right-click menu without opening the print dialog first.

Editing text and forms inside a PDF

Editing typically means changing existing text, filling in form fields, adding a signature or merging multiple PDFs into one file. This is the most demanding PDF task, so check whether the extension edits the file locally in your browser or uploads it to a server, especially for documents containing personal information.

Best PDF Chrome extensions: FAQs

What is the best PDF Chrome extension?

There is no single best option because PDF tasks differ. Pick a viewer for reading and annotating, a save-as-PDF tool for capturing web pages, or an editor for changing text and filling forms, based on which task you do most.

Does Chrome have a built-in PDF viewer?

Yes. Chrome opens PDF files directly in a tab using its own viewer, which supports basic zooming, printing and simple highlighting without installing anything extra.

How do I save a webpage as a PDF in Chrome?

Open the page, press Ctrl+P or Cmd+P, choose "Save as PDF" under Destination, then click Save. A save-as-PDF extension can add options like removing ads or capturing the full page automatically.

Can I edit a PDF for free in Chrome?

Several PDF editor extensions offer a free plan for basic edits like filling forms or adding text. More advanced editing, such as merging files or removing pages, is often behind a paid plan.

Is it safe to edit PDFs with a Chrome extension?

It depends on how the extension processes the file. Some edit the PDF locally in your browser, while others upload it to a server first. For sensitive documents, check the privacy policy before uploading.

How do I convert a Word document to PDF using a Chrome extension?

Some PDF extensions add a right-click or toolbar option to convert an open document to PDF directly. Otherwise, open the document, use Chrome's print dialog and choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.

Can a Chrome extension merge multiple PDFs into one?

Yes, some PDF editor extensions include a merge tool that combines several PDF files into a single document, though this feature is sometimes limited to a paid plan.

Do PDF extensions work with Google Drive files?

Many PDF extensions can open and edit PDF files stored in Google Drive directly, since Drive lets extensions request access to specific files you choose to open with them.

What permissions should a PDF extension ask for?

A PDF extension typically needs access to the files you open and sometimes to a specific website if it processes PDFs online. Be cautious of one that asks to read and change data on every website you visit.

Can I fill out and sign a PDF form in Chrome?

Yes. Most PDF editor extensions let you click into form fields to type text and add a drawn or typed signature, then save or download the completed form.

Do PDF Chrome extensions work in Edge and Brave?

Most PDF extensions from the Chrome Web Store also install in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave, since they share the same extension system.