Firefox includes a built-in PDF viewer that lets you view and edit PDF files directly in your browser. This article will show you how to use the built-in PDF viewer and how to resolve common issues.
Firefox’s built-in PDF viewer allows you to view almost all PDF files found on the web without needing an external application (exceptions include PDF files with an incorrectly set MIME type). The built-in viewer is automatically used when PDF files are set to in your Firefox settings for different types of files, which is the default setting. When you click a link to a PDF file or open it from the Firefox Downloads panel, it will open with the built-in PDF viewer.
The PDF file will open directly in Firefox without being saved. To save the PDF to your computer, click the Save button in the PDF viewer’s toolbar.
Fill out forms in PDF ViewerSome PDF files have interactive fields to fill in data (such as on forms). Using Firefox's built-in PDF viewer, you can fill out fields such as text, check boxes and radio buttons. After entering data into these fields, you can download the file to have the filled-out version saved to your computer.
Edit PDF filesEditing a PDF allows you to add notes, highlights and other markings directly on the document. This is especially useful for making corrections, highlighting important information, or adding personal notes for future reference.
Add an image to PDF filesIn many PDF-related tasks, incorporating images can provide supplementary information to your content.
Insert an imageSee Add alt text to images in your PDFs using Firefox to learn everything about Alt Text.
Add a signature to a PDFThis feature is experimental and is being introduced to the Firefox user base through a progressive rollout. It may not yet be available to all users.
Warning: Signatures added using the Firefox PDF viewer are not legally binding e-signatures. They are simple annotations and do not provide authentication or verification.
Firefox allows you to add your signature to a PDF document.
If the Save signature box is checked, your signature will be saved for re-use in the menu. You can remove it or add new signatures to PDFs at your convenience.
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