Make Edge download PDF files instead of opening them This guide will show you ways to change Microsoft Edge from being your default PDF reader.

In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge as your default PDF viewer on Windows 10.

Firstly, simply launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your PC. Then, you need to import a PDF document file that you want to sign using the Ctrl + O hotkey.

The Windows 10 Creators Update gave Microsoft Edge the ability to open EPUB files stored on your PC. It immediately became easier to read your favorite books without having to download a separate app.

How to disable PDF viewer Some of you may already know how to disable PDF viewer in Google Chrome, but Microsoft Edge is the latest Chromium browser on the block, and it does things a bit differently.

Windows Defender setting In Windows Defender, you can also change Edge's SmartScreen to merely warn you when you are about to download a file it deems suspicious instead of it outright blocking it.

Currently in beta testing, Edge's newest AI-powered feature makes PDF documents easier to understand.

Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference revealed a major update for its Edge browser. The company is adding a new feature to break down language barriers through built-in PDF translation.

Microsoft’s rolling out a new PDF viewer powered by Adobe Acrobat. While the tool will stay free, documents will feature Adobe branding and offer an option to pay for more “advanced” features.

Microsoft has revised its original plans to phase out the old PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge in favor of the Adobe-powered engine. Now, the company plans to kick out the old engine in early 2025.

Microsoft Edge users on Windows will soon see Adobe branding in all PDFs, unless you subscribe to Adobe's advanced features.

The updated PDF reader in Microsoft Edge will be powered by the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine, resulting in improved performance, better visual accuracy, and enhanced security measures for PDF handling.