HOWTO: Change the default application for opening PDFs to a browser

To change the default application for opening PDFs to a browser, follow the steps below based on your operating system:

Windows:

1. Right-click on a PDF file:
   • Navigate to any PDF file on your computer.
   • Right-click on it.
2. Choose “Open with”:
   • From the context menu, select “Open with.”
   • Then click on “Choose another app.”
3. Select Your Browser:
   • In the list of apps, scroll down and select your preferred browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge).
   • If you don’t see your browser, click on “More apps” to expand the list.
4. Set as Default:
   • Check the box that says “Always use this app to open .pdf files.”
   • Click “OK.”

macOS:

1. Find a PDF file:
   • Locate any PDF file on your computer.
2. Right-click on the file:
   • Hold down the “Control” key and click on the file, or just right-click if you have a two-button mouse.
3. Choose “Get Info”:
   • From the context menu, select “Get Info.”
4. Change the Application:
   • In the “Get Info” window, find the section labeled “Open with.”
   • Click the dropdown menu and choose your preferred browser from the list.
5. Apply to All:
   • After selecting the browser, click the “Change All…” button to apply this setting to all PDF files.
   • Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Linux (Ubuntu/GNOME):

1. Right-click on a PDF file:
   • Navigate to any PDF file and right-click on it.
2. Choose “Properties”:
   • Select “Properties” from the context menu.
3. Open With Tab:
   • In the Properties window, go to the “Open With” tab.
4. Select Your Browser:
   • Choose your preferred browser from the list.
   • If your browser is not listed, you may need to click “Show other applications” or manually find the browser.
5. Set as Default:
   • After selecting the browser, click the “Set as default” button.

Following these steps will change the default application for PDFs to your selected browser on your respective operating system.